Grilled Summer Squash and Tomato Crostini

Crostini is an Italian appetizer consisting of small slices of grilled or toasted bread topped with various ingredients. It is a popular dish in Mediterranean cuisine.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Grilled Summer Squash and Tomato Crostini

Cooking Method: Grilling, Toasting Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Appetizer, Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Summer squash
• 1 cup Tomatoes
• 1 piece Baguette
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill.
2. Slice the summer squash and tomatoes.
3. Brush the squash and tomatoes with olive oil.
4. Grill the squash and tomatoes until lightly charred.
5. Slice the baguette and brush with olive oil.
6. Toast the baguette slices on the grill.
7. Rub the toasted baguette slices with garlic.
8. In a bowl, combine the grilled squash, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
9. Spoon the mixture onto the toasted baguette slices.
10. Top with fresh basil leaves.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.