Roasted Grape Crostini

Name: Roasted Grape Crostini
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 cups seedless red or green grapes, halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 24 slices French bread baguette (cut diagonally 1/2 inch thick); 1/2 cup shaved Manchego or Romano cheese; Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

A trip to Spain introduced me to its culinary treasures, like Manchego cheese and sherry. This appetizer always impresses folks who’ve never tasted roasted grapes. They're amazing. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Ingredients

3 cups seedless red or green grapes, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
24 slices French bread baguette (cut diagonally 1/2 inch thick)
1/2 cup shaved Manchego or Romano cheese
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Toss first five ingredients; spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until grapes are lightly browned and softened, 30-35 minutes. Stir in orange zest.
Preheat broiler. Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side. Top with warm grape mixture; sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 52 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Lady of Spain Roasted Grape Crostini in Taste of Home November 2014

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sgronholz

Nov 14, 2017

My husband and I thought that this recipe was absolutely amazing! Since I didn't have any fresh basil on hand, I substituted my homemade pesto, which worked just as well. A new favorite and something I'll be making often!