Basil Pesto Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes
- Author: Tastefulventure
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 4-8 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
- 8 Baguette slices
- 16 Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 cups packed Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1/4 cup EVOO + 1 Tbs (extra virgin olive oil)
- 2 cloves Garlic peeled
- 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Place Baguette slices on a sheet pan
- Place Tomatoes on a separate sheet pan and drizzle 1 Tbs EVOO over
- Bake Baguette slices 4 min each side
- Bake Tomatoes 10-12 minutes until roasted and slightly wilted
- In a food processor add 1/4 cup EVOO, Garlic, Almonds, Salt, Pepper, and Parmesan
- Blend until smooth
- Spread Basil Pesto over each Crostini
- Top with roasted Tomatoes
- Enjoy!