Cucumber Radish Crostini
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Cucumber Radish Crostini
Description
This recipe begins by slicing a baguette and brushing the slices with olive oil before toasting them until golden and crisp. Spreadable Brie cheese is layered over the warm toasts to provide a creamy contrast. Fresh arugula adds a peppery, leafy element, while thin slices of cucumber and radish bring cool, crisp textures. A sprinkle of sea salt and chopped fresh chives finish the crostini with a mild sharpness and brightness.
These simple yet texturally varied bites are well-suited for serving at gatherings or as a light starter. The crisp vegetables and creamy cheese atop crunchy toast present a refreshing flavor balance and attractive presentation that is easy to assemble.
Ingredients
- ½ baguette 16", sliced into 8½ inch slices
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup Brie cheese spreadable; or cream cheese or any spreadable cheese
- ½ cup arugula fresh leaves
- 6-8 radish trimmed and thinly sliced
- I/2 English cucumber small, thinly sliced
- salt sea salt
- 2 tablespoon chives fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°
- On a baking sheet, put baguette slices in a single layer, and brush with olive oil on both sides.
- Bake baguette slices for about 5 minutes, or until golden and toasted. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Spread each baguette with cheese, then top with arugula leaves, then cucumber slices, then radish slices
- Sprinkle with salt, and fresh chives, and serve
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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