Fresh Herbed Heirloom Tomatoes and Goat Cheese Crostini

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Basil and parsley are pureed with lemon juice and oil in a flavorful drizzle for fresh tomatoes.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut french bread baguette

4 teaspoons goat cheese, divided

20 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Place the first 5 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.
3. Place baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes or until crisp. Spread 1/2 teaspoon cheese over each slice.
4. Divide tomatoes evenly among 4 salad plates. Drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon herbed oil. Sprinkle each with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Garnish each with 2 crostini.

By RecipeOfHealth.com