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Basil Garlic Pesto Crostini

25 min
15 min prep
10 min cook

Serves 24

4gCarbs
8gFat
5gProtein

Ingredients

  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup Blanched slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Baguette bread, sliced 1-inch thick
  • 1 cup Shredded parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 No-stick vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 8 oz Cream cheese bar
  • 1 cup Fresh basil, stems removed

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Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F.
  2. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and arrange the slices of bread on the baking sheet.
  3. Toast the bread in the hot oven for 5 minutes on each side.
  4. Combine the garlic cloves and almonds in a food processor or blender and process the almond mixture for 10 seconds until ingredients are finely chopped.
  5. Add the olive oil and basil to the almond mixture and process or blend for 10 seconds more.
  6. Add the Parmesan cheese and process 5 more seconds.
  7. Set mixture aside.
  8. Spread 2 teaspoons cream cheese on each bread slice and top with 2 teaspoons basil pesto.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

24 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    110
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 8g
    • 12%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 2.5g
    • 13%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 10mg
    • 3%
  • Sodium
    • 200mg
    • 8%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 4g
    • 1%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 0g
  • Sugars
    • 1g
  • Protein
    • 5g
  • Vitamin C
  • Calcium
    • 15%
  • Iron
  • Vitamin A
    • 6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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