Spring Beet Crostini
Spring Beet Crostini
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
About 35 crostini
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Bright and fresh, these Spring Beet Crostini bring together tender steamed baby beets steeped in balsamic vinegar, crisp radishes, and sweet peas with creamy ricotta infused with fresh dill, mint, and lemon. Served on garlic-rubbed grilled baguette slices, they make a vibrant and elegant appetizer bursting with spring flavors.
Ingredients
-
1 cup canned sweet peas
-
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided to taste
-
1 teaspoon salt, divided to taste
-
3 Melissa’s Steamed Baby Beets, sliced thin
-
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
-
1 cup ricotta cheese
-
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
-
1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped
-
1 baguette, sliced ½-inch thick
-
2 tablespoons olive oil
-
5 cloves garlic, sliced in half
Directions
Combine half of the lemon juice and zest with the peas, salt and pepper to taste. Steep the sliced beets in balsamic vinegar plus a pinch of salt and pepper. Slice the radishes. Set aside until construction.
Combine the ricotta cheese with the dill and mint, plus the rest of the juice and zest. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Grill bread in a pan with olive oil and then rub with the garlic pieces.
To Assemble
Spread each slice of bread with ricotta, then top a few slices of beets and few pieces of radish, sprinkle the peas over each, and then garnish with a little bit more of the herbs and enjoy!


Leave a comment