Cold Asparagus Crostini Appetizer
This delicious cold asparagus appetizer is a winning recipe to keep on hand year round. The white bean spread, fresh baguette slices, and fresh rosemary merry beautifully in this asparagus crostini for the perfect flavor combination!
Servings 10
Calories 127kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas or white cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
- 10 slices baguette toasted
- 20 thin sprigs asparagus roasted
- Extra virgin olive oil for garnish
- Flaked sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas or beans, sesame oil, chives, fine salt, and tarragon to a medium bowl. Use a fork to mash all ingredients until spreadable, but slightly chunky.
- Top each slice of baguette with an equal amount of bean spread. Cut each sprig of asparagus in two, arrange two sprigs (four pieces) over each crostini.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flaked salt before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg