Marinated Tomato & Mozzarella Crostini with Pistachio Pesto
Recipe - Frankston #713
Marinated Tomato & Mozzarella Crostini with Pistachio Pesto
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Ingredients
1/2 cup Brookshire’s classic olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs fresh parsley
2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 cup mozzarella pearls
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup pistachios, shelled
2 large garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 to 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 FRESH Bakery mini baguette
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1 Tbs Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
1 Tbs marinated sun-dried tomatoes, julienne
Directions
- In a shallow bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt and chili flakes. Add the mozzarella and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- In a blender or food processor, place the basil, nuts and garlic. Pulse until finely minced. Add the cheese and oil and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl, cover and chill. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice bread into 1/2 inch slices. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Cook bread until golden and toasted for about 5 minutes per side.
- Allow bread to cool. Spread the pesto over the bread in a thin layer. In a bowl, combine the marinated mozzarella, grape tomatoes, grated cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Top each piece of bread with some of the mixture. Divide evenly between all bread slices. Serve with torn basil leaves over the top.
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Directions
- In a shallow bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt and chili flakes. Add the mozzarella and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- In a blender or food processor, place the basil, nuts and garlic. Pulse until finely minced. Add the cheese and oil and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl, cover and chill. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice bread into 1/2 inch slices. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Cook bread until golden and toasted for about 5 minutes per side.
- Allow bread to cool. Spread the pesto over the bread in a thin layer. In a bowl, combine the marinated mozzarella, grape tomatoes, grated cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Top each piece of bread with some of the mixture. Divide evenly between all bread slices. Serve with torn basil leaves over the top.