Cherry Tomato and Beet Crostini
This cherry tomato and beet crostini is a fresh, colorful appetizer packed with sweet roasted beets, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy cheeses, and bright basil flavor. Served on crisp toasted baguette slices, it’s an easy recipe that looks elegant enough for entertaining but comes together with simple ingredients.Perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or light lunches, this award-winning crostini recipe delivers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors in every bite.This recipe won third prize in the 2013 Old Farmer’s Almanac Reader Recipe Contest for beets. Congratulations to Emily Hobbs from Chicago, Illinois!
- Servings: 8
Source: Almanac.com
Ingredients
- finely chopped cherry tomatoes
- coarsely chopped beet greens
- golden raisins
- tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- teaspoons olive oil, divided
- teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- teaspoon sea salt
- teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- crumbled feta cheese
- finely chopped cooked beets
- ricotta cheese
- teaspoon grated lemon zest
- slices baguette bread, cut 1/4-inch thick
- tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil