Description
This roasted vegetable and Aged Havarti crostini is a versatile appetizer featuring a savory vegetable spread topped with buttery Aged Havarti cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 baguette, thinly sliced
- 8 oz Castello Aged Havarti cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, red bell peppers, red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss until the vegetables are well coated.
- Spread the vegetable mixture in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a food processor. Add the tomato paste and pulse until the mixture is a smooth puree.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until lightly crispy.
- Spread a generous amount of the roasted vegetable puree on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each with a slice of Aged Havarti cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
The vegetable spread can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Try using the spread in omelets or on pizza for a different twist. If you don’t have Aged Havarti, substitute with another semi-soft cheese like Gouda or Fontina.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 mg