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crostini with creamy cheese and walnuts
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Crostini with Creamy Cheese and Walnuts

Serve these at your next dinner party and you won't have any complaints.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Holiday, Low-Carb, Quick and Easy
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Rowena Dumlao-Giardina

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 whole-wheat baguette
  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese or neufchatel cream cheese
  • 2 to 3 basil leaves fresh or mint leaves (plus more for garnishing)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons walnuts crushed (plus more for garnishing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Blend the ricotta and cream cheese in a blender or food processor.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cheese mixture ( or robiola), walnuts, 2 - 3 basil or mint leaves torn to little pieces, salt & pepper together.
  • Slice the baguette to about 18 thin slices then place them on a baking tray. Toast them in the oven between 5 - 6 minutes. You can also toast them in a dry, large pan on the stovetop or in the toaster.
  • Spread the cheese mixture then garnish with the remaining walnuts and basil or mint leaves.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 3crostini | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5