SPINACH ALMOND CROSTINI

Spinach Almond Crostini image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, plus more for garnish
1 baguette
Olive oil
1 pound fresh spinach, washed, dried, and stemmed
1 clove garlic
3/4 cup sour cream
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

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the chopped almonds out on a baking sheet and bake until fragrant and golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Check frequently, as they can burn quickly. Allow to cool.
Preheat the broiler. Slice the baguette diagonally in 1/4-inch-thick slices, brush with olive oil and place on a broiler pan. Broil until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
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.
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.
Spread the spinach mixture on the toasted bread, sprinkle with additional chopped almonds, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 477 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams