6 Sept 2010

Roasted Tomato Crostini

These small bite size toasts are fantastic for an aperitif.  I like to drink it with a tequila sunrise and my husband's choice of drink is a glass of Pastis (a French liqueur that tastes like black licorice).    This makes for a very nice and relaxing summer afternoon.  These crostinis can be eaten hot or cold.




Ingredients:
-400 grams of cherry tomatoes, chopped in half, lengthwise
-3 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
-3 cloves of garlic, minced
-3 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
-1 baguette, cut into diagonal slices
-1 tablespoon of olive oil






Instructions:
-Combine the garlic and parmesan cheese.
-Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet, cut side up and drizzle with olive oil. 
-Sprinkle the cheese mixture on top and bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees C.  Add the parsley once finished.
-Toast baguette slices in the toaster.
-Spread the tomato mixture on the baguette slices and serve.

Optional:
-Parsley can be replaced by fresh basil.

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