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Goat Cheese Appetizer with Pomegranate and Pistachios

Irresistible Goat Cheese Appetizer with Pomegranate & Pistachios

This Goat Cheese Appetizer with Pomegranate and Pistachios is a must-try holiday treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 crostinis
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crostini
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For frying the baguette slices
  • 1 loaf Baguette Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Any fine salt can be substituted
For the Topping
  • 8 ounces Soft Goat Cheese Substitute with cream cheese for a milder flavor
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Can substitute with fresh berries like strawberries
  • 1/2 cup Salted Pistachios Substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1 tablespoon Torn Mint Leaves Optional, can be replaced by basil
For Drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Reduction or Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by heating a generous tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the baguette slices in a single layer and fry for approximately 2 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Gently flip each baguette slice, adding a pinch of sea salt while the second side cooks for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Spread about 1 tablespoon of soft goat cheese on each crostini while the bread is still warm.
  5. Top each crostini with 1 teaspoon of pomegranate arils and a scant teaspoon of chopped pistachios.
  6. Finish with torn mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve crostini within an hour of assembly to prevent sogginess. Customize toppings as desired and prepare ingredients ahead of time for easy assembly.

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