Roasted Garlic & Walnut Crostini with Apple and Thyme

By lorik

These tasty little bites are perfect as appetizers and work equally as well as a decorative and delicious garnish on the Creamy Garlic Soup.

Ingredients

• BRUSH:
• 12 slices French baguette, 1/4-inch thick
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• Salt and black pepper
• PURÉE:
• 2 bulbs garlic, roasted
• 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
• 1 tsp. packed fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp. cider vinegar
• TOSS:
• 3/4 cup finely diced sweet-tart apple (such as Honeycrisp)
• 1 Tbsp. dry vermouth
• Fresh thyme

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from cuisineathome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Brush 1 Tbsp. oil on one side of baguette slices; season with salt and pepper. Bake baguette on a baking sheet, oiled side up, until crisp, 10–12 minutes; let cool.

Purée roasted garlic, walnuts, remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. thyme,
and vinegar in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Toss apple with vermouth.

Spread roasted garlic mixture onto each crostini, then top each with 1 Tbsp. apple and garnish with thyme.

Per serving: 158 cal; 10g total fat (1g sat); 0mg chol; 107mg sodium; 15g carb; 1g fiber; 3g protein