Mediterranean Crostini makes a beautiful and delicious appetizer or snack. Slices of baguette bread is toasted and topped with your favorite hummus, chopped vegetables like tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers, creamy feta cheese and microgreens.
MEDITERRANEAN CROSTINI
If you know me at all you know my love for all things Mediterranean inspired. The ingredients of the Mediterranean region are not only healthy they are also delicious. They work together so nicely in this Mediterranean Crostini. When I created this crostini it reminded me of my favorite Mediterranean Hummus Toast that I often make for breakfast.
I enjoy hummus paired with fresh vegetables and creamy feta cheese, especially when there is bread involved. If you are having a get together for a large group this would be a great appetizer to make for a crowd. It is also very easy to put together, making it such an easy snack to serve your guests. If you love crostini recipes you should also check out these Pizza Crostinis, Crostini with Whipped Feta and Tomato or these Caprese Crostinis. These are my favorites too!
As with most of my recipes this Mediterranean Crostini is very customizable to your tastes.
HOW CAN I MODIFY THIS CROSTINI?
SPREAD: The spread that I used on this crostini is a classic hummus. You can easily use any flavor you like from a Roasted Red Pepper Hummus to a Lemon Hummus. I also think a White Bean Artichoke Dip would be a great addition to this crostini.
FRESH VEGETABLES: I used diced tomatoes, cucumber and carrots on my Mediterranean Crostini but the sky is the limit. Add your favorite vegetables from mushrooms, to zucchini, to bell peppers.
CHEESE: Feta cheese is always my go-to for Mediterranean style recipes but it isn’t the only option. You can try goat cheese, a cheddar, Parmesan or mozzarella cheese.
GREENS: I love adding microgreens to my hummus or avocado toast and crostini recipes. They are small enough to fit onto a small crostini. You can also chop up kale, spinach or arugula and add that.
OTHER MEDITERRANEAN RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY:
Lemon Marinated Olives // Lemon Marinated Olives make a nice snack or appetizer at your holiday parties or get togethers. A mixture of olives are marinated in olive oil and lemon juice, fresh herbs and spices to create flavorful olives.
Mediterranean Antipasto Skewers // Mediterranean Antipasto Skewers are always a crowd pleaser at a party. They are colorful and offer your guests a wide variety of flavors and textures; from the turkey to the olives, to the fresh mozzarella balls. These are sure to brighten up any holiday spread!
Lemon Spinach Artichoke Dip // Lemon Spinach Artichoke Dip is a warm, gooey and light dip with a hint of lemon. This dip uses Greek yogurt in place of some of the cream cheese to lighten it up. Serve this with warm pita, crackers or crusty bread at your next get together.
Roasted Red Pepper Greek Yogurt Hummus // Roasted Red Pepper Greek Yogurt Hummus is a creamy dip that pairs nicely with pita bread or fresh vegetables. Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, spices and fire roasted red peppers are blended with Greek yogurt for added protein and creaminess making this not only healthy, but delicious!
Baba Ghanoush // Baba Ghanoush is a light, healthy dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. This is a Mediterranean favorite and perfect with pita bread or vegetables.
Mediterranean Crostini
Mediterranean Crostini makes a beautiful and delicious appetizer or snack. Slices of baguette bread is toasted and topped with your favorite hummus, chopped vegetables like tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers, creamy feta cheese and microgreens.
Ingredients
- 1 - loaf baguette bread , sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup hummus of your choice
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 1 english cucumber, diced {about 1 1/2 - 2 cups}
- 1/4 cup matchstick carrots
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Microgreens and parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the baguette into 1/4 inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on baking sheets and brush both sides of the bread with the olive oil and a dash of salt pepper.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until it begins to turn golden and becomes slightly crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Spread a thin layer of hummus on the crostini followed by the tomatoes, cucumber, matchstick carrots and feta cheese.
Garnish with microgreens and fresh parsley.