Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini

Total Time

15 minutes. This time includes combining ingredients and assembling the crostini.

Makes

Serves: 8. Ideal for an appetizer or a light snack at gatherings.

Enjoy the delightful combination of juicy grapes and creamy goat cheese atop crispy baguette slices with our Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini. This simple yet elegant appetizer blends sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for any social event or a quick, gourmet snack at home.

Ingredients

• 2          cups quartered green, black or red California grapes (or a mixture)
• 2          teaspoons lemon juice
• 2          teaspoons honey
• 1          tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4       teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4       teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1          tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 16        baguette slices, thinly cut on diagonal
• 8          ounces fresh goat cheese

Directions

1. In medium bowl, combine grapes, lemon juice, honey, thyme, salt, pepper and olive oil. Spread each baguette with goat cheese and top with grape mixture.

Nutritional information per serving: 200 calories; 9 g protein; 23 g carbohydrates; 8 g fat (36 percent calories from fat); 4.5 g saturated fat (20 percent calories from saturated fat); 15 mg cholesterol; 340 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.