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Use strawberries to create simple, light party snacks that guests will love. This recipe uses macerated sliced strawberries in citrus juice and paired them with ricotta cheese that’s full of flavorful herbs such as basil, mint and sage.

Strawberry Ricotta Crostini with Basil, Mint and Sage

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 20 crostinis
Calories: 83kcal

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Ingredients

  • 15 oz part-skim ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup packed fresh herbs, finely chopped (an even mix of mint, basil and sage); reserve two Tbsp for garnish
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
  • 1 Tbsp fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 French whole grain (if available) baguette, sliced thin on a bias to make 20 slices

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until crisp, 7-10 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, mint, basil, sage, salt and pepper.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the strawberries and citrus juices. Cover each bowl and place them in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes. Stir the berries occasionally.
  • Spread a generous layer of the herbed ricotta onto each slice of bread. Top with 3-4 strawberries. Top with the fresh herbs.

Notes

Optional: drizzle with a small amount of the macerated strawberry juice (not too much or the bread might get soggy).

Nutrition

Serving: 60g | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 154mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 13mg
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