Description
An exquisite appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with creamy whipped labneh, fresh herbs, olives, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup labneh
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Fresh herbs (such as dill, mint, or parsley)
- Chopped olives
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Combine the labneh, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl and whip together until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Spread the whipped labneh mixture generously onto each slice of toasted baguette.
- Arrange the crostini in a circular ‘wreath’ shape on a serving platter.
- Top each piece with fresh herbs, chopped olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overtoasting the baguette for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg