Spinach-Red Pepper Crostini Recipe

Name: Spinach-Red Pepper Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 French baguette, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese; ¼ cup pecans or ¼ cup walnuts, toasted; 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk; 1 large garlic clove; 1 pinch of fresh grated nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground coarse black pepper; 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted peppers, drained and cut into thin strips

Servings: persons

1 French baguette, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup pecans or ¼ cup walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk
1 large garlic clove
1 pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground coarse black pepper
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted peppers, drained and cut into thin strips

1
Bake bread slices on baking sheet at 375F for 5 minutes.
2
Set aside.
3
Lower oven to 350F; toast walnuts or pecans on a baking sheet, stirring occasionally, 5-10 minutes.
4
Raise heat back to 375F.
5
Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels.
6
Process spinach, Parmesan cheese, and next 6 ingredients in a food processor until mixture is smooth.
7
(This can be made 1 day ahead of time.
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9
Spread mixture evenly over bread slices.
10
Bake for 5 minutes.
11
Top evenly with roasted pepper strips.
12
Serve immediately.

234

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1 French baguette, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, ¼ cup pecans or ¼ cup walnuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Spinach-Red Pepper Crostini falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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Spinach-Red Pepper Crostini

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Variations & substitutions

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