Spinach Almond Crostini

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh spinach, washed, dried, and stemmed
• 1 clove garlic
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, plus more for garnish
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt
• Zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon
• Toasted baguette slices, for serving

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a steamer basket set over 1 inch of simmering water, steam the spinach until wilted, a few minutes. Remove the spinach and drain well.

2. Put the spinach and garlic in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add in the sour cream, almonds, parsley, thyme, chives, cayenne, and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Pulse until combined. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.

3. Spread the spinach mixture on the toasted bread, sprinkle with additional chopped almonds, and serve.