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BLOOD ORANGE CROSTINI

Citrus season can be a glorious taste-treat sensation. But how many oranges and blood oranges can you eat? There's no limit in my book once you start adding them to dishes like these blood orange crostini. Feel free to use any type of orange/citrus, but absolutely try this version. It's sublime!
Course Appetizer, Appetizers, Breakfast
Cuisine American, New American
Keyword appetizers, breakfast, brunch, entertaining, spring, vegetarian, winter
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 10 crostini
Calories 129kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 blood oranges peeled and segmented
  • ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Pinch fine sea salt
  • cup whipped cream cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice I used Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or more to taste
  • 10 slices baguette toasted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans toasted
  • Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the orange segments in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the thyme leaves. Gently stir the fruit around the pan to coat in the oil and thyme.
  • Spread back into a single layer. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, until the juices begin to bubble. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt.
  • Stir together the cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
  • Top each piece of toasted baguette with an equal amount of cream cheese. Top with two to three orange segments. Sprinkle with toasted pecans and thyme leaves before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg