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Serves: 12

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

A savory and tangy crostini topped with sauteed red onion, Kalamata olives, Sliced Strawberries and herbed goat cheese with a balsamic reduction drizzle.

Ingredients

  • 1 small loaf of French baguette bread
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 red onion, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 2 bags Brothers-All-Natural Sliced Strawberry Fruit Crisps
  • 8 ounces herbed goat cheese

Instructions

  • 1
    Slice the baguette bread on a bias using a sharp knife into about 1-inch slices. Arrange on a sheet tray. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for about 25 minutes, flipping once, or until completely toasted.
  • 2
    To reduce the balsamic, pour it into a wide bottomed-pan. Simmer on medium-high until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes or so. Mixture is done when a lot of small bubbles appear when cook (instead of very large bubbles). Mixture will thicken upon cooling. Note: Reducing balsamic may create a strong aroma. Turn on an overhead fan/hood.
  • 3
    Heat a saute pan over high heat until hot. Add the 2 Tbsp. oil (not extra virgin). Add the sliced onions and saute until the onions are translucent and caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add the sliced Kalamata olives and heat through.
  • 4
    To assemble the crostini, slice the goat cheese into 1/4-inch slices. Place atop the toasted baguette. top with slices of Brothers-All-Natural Sliced Strawberry Fruit Crisps then the sauteed onion and olive mixture. Using a teaspoon, drizzle each crostini with the reduced balsamic. Serve

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