Nettle-Walnut Pesto Crostini Recipe

Name: Nettle-Walnut Pesto Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup walnut halves; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1 (15- to 17-inch-long) baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 16 cloves or 1 large head garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups spring nettles*; 3 cups loosely packed arugula leaves; 6 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves (about 1 1/2 bunches); 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cups finely grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 cup walnut halves
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 (15- to 17-inch-long) baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
16 cloves or 1 large head garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups spring nettles*
3 cups loosely packed arugula leaves
6 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves (about 1 1/2 bunches)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups finely grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. In shallow baking pan, toss together walnuts and pine nuts, then place in oven, stirring occasionally, and bake until golden, about 8 minutes. Cool completely.
2
Arrange baguette slices on large baking sheet and bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
3
With food processor running, drop in whole garlic cloves. Process until finely chopped, then stop motor and add cooled nuts, salt, pepper, nettles, arugula, and basil. Process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil and process until incorporated. Fold in grated cheese.
4
Spread dollop of pesto on each baguette slice and serve with Chef Ryan Hardy's

1447

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup walnut halves, 1/2 cup pine nuts, 1 (15- to 17-inch-long) baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices, 16 cloves or 1 large head garlic, and more.

Yes, Nettle-Walnut Pesto Crostini falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nettle-Walnut Pesto Crostini

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