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Cheesy edamame crostini

Recipe Information

Description:
Cheesy edamame crostini is a delicious Italian recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 5 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 12 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 12
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 5 Minutes
Total Time 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Edamame; Parmesan Cheese
Category Vegetables; Dairy
Meal Dinner
Type Appetizer
Cuisine Italian; Japanese; Fusion
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 12 slices of whole wheat baguette

  • 3/4 cup cooked edamame beans

  • 1 7.5-ounce package farmer cheese

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Zest of 1/2 lemon

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 425ºF.

  • Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.

  • Toast for 5-7 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.

  • In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (reserve a small amount of Parmesan cheese, basil, and lemon zest) and lightly mash them together. The edamame should only be slightly mashed.

  • Place a heap of the mixture on top of each bread slice. Garnish with reserved Parmesan cheese, basil, and lemon zest.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 239 cal

  • Total fat: 9g

  • Saturated fat: 4g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 18mg

  • Sodium: 825mg

  • Potassium: 34mg

  • Carbohydrate: 30g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 12g