Crostini Empoli

This classic Italian appetizer features crisp toasted baguette slices topped with a vibrant mixture of fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, capers, and herbs. The combination delivers a bright, savory, and slightly tangy flavor profile that is both refreshing and satisfying. Perfect for parties, brunches, or as a light starter before dinner, these crostini are easy to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser. Made with simple, high-quality ingredients, they highlight the freshness of summer produce while offering a delightful crunch from the toasted bread. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.

Cuisine: French

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 16

Calories: 86.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This classic Italian appetizer features crisp toasted baguette slices topped with a vibrant mixture of fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, capers, and herbs. The combination delivers a bright, savory, and slightly tangy flavor profile that is both refreshing and satisfying. Perfect for parties, brunches, or as a light starter before dinner, these crostini are easy to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser. Made with simple, high-quality ingredients, they highlight the freshness of summer produce while offering a delightful crunch from the toasted bread. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.

Ingredients

2 cups Tomato -- chopped and seeded
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/8 teaspoons Pepper
1 tablespoons Capers
1 teaspoons Olive oil
1 egg Hardcooked & chopped
1 garlic Clove -- halved
16 slices French baguette slices -- diagonally cut
1/2 inch thick
About 8 ounces -- toasted
1 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

1
Preheat the oven broiler to high.
2
Arrange the diagonally cut baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Watch closely to prevent burning.
3
While the bread toasts, combine the chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
4
In a separate small bowl, mix the drained capers, chopped hard-cooked egg, and any fresh herbs like parsley or tarragon if available.
5
Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Immediately rub the cut side of the halved garlic clove over the warm surface of each toast to impart flavor.
6
Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over each garlic-rubbed toast.
7
Top each crostini with a small amount of the caper and egg mixture.
8
Drizzle lightly with olive oil and serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 86.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.6g11%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
Sodium 1240.4mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 2.8g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: crostini, empoli, italian, appetizer, bruschetta, baguette, tomato, capers, garlic, olive oil, herbs, party food, snack, vegetarian, easy, fresh, toasted bread, starter, simple, summer

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/crostini-empoli-2-pts/