Best Karens Tomato Crostini Recipes

Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces good feta, crumbled
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2/3 cup good olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced shallots (2 shallots)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
2 pounds ripe heirloom or cherry tomatoes, 1/2-inch-diced
3 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves, plus extra for serving
20 to 25 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal baguette slices, toasted
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

For the whipped feta, place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth.
For the tomatoes, up to an hour before you're serving, combine the shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the tomatoes, stir gently, and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the basil and taste for seasonings.
To assemble the crostini, spread each slice of bread with a generous amount of whipped feta. With a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes on top. Put the crostini on plates and scatter with the pine nuts. Sprinkle with extra basil and serve.

Kalamata and Tomato Crostini image

Provided by Judy-Jude

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 baguette, slice 1/2 inch slices
2 -3 garlic cloves, whole
1/2 cup kalamata olive, chopped fine
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped fine
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained (combine with other ingredients, carefully, so you don't break them up)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2-1 3/4 ounces fresh parmesan cheese, sliced thinly (I use a potato peeler)
2 plum tomatoes, sliced thinly
2 stalks green onions, green part only, sliced thin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Place baguette slices, evenly, on baking sheet. Place under broiler or bake in 350 degree oven, until lightly browned (about 4-5 minutes) turn and broil or bake for another 4-5 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove and set aside until cool enough to handle. Take clove of garlic and rub each slice of bread on one side. Set aside on serving platter.
Combine the next 4 ingredients and set aside.
Spread each baguette slice with Kalamata olive mixture, thin slices of Parmesan cheese, slice of tomato, sprinkle of green onion, and top with a drizzle of olive oil. 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 712.1, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 9.9

Crostini with Thyme-Roasted Tomatoes image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme
8 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette, cut on the bias
1 clove garlic

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Place the tomatoes cut-side up in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and the thyme. Roast 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, or until the tomatoes are very soft and slightly shrunken.
Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Rub the crostini with garlic and top each with a roasted tomato.