Gorgonzola and Fig Crostini

Name: Gorgonzola and Fig Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 green onions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar; 1 baguette loaf; 4 large fresh figs, sliced; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) walnuts, chopped; 5 oz (150 g) Gorgonzola cheese, cut into small pieces; Olive oil; Pepper

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 10 MIN
Servings 8

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

8 green onions, finely chopped  
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped  
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
1 baguette loaf  
4 large fresh figs, sliced  
3 tablespoons (45 ml) walnuts, chopped
5 oz (150 g) Gorgonzola cheese, cut into small pieces
Olive oil  
Pepper

Preparation

With a rack in the highest position, preheat the oven’s broiler.
In a skillet, soften the green onions and garlic in the olive oil. Add the balsamic vinegar and reduce. Set aside.
Slice the baguette horizontally. Remove both ends, then cut into 8 pieces of about 10-cm (4-inch) long.
Spread the onion mixture over the bread and cover with figs. Sprinkle with the nuts and cheese.
Drizzle oil over the crostini. Broil for a few minutes.
Season with pepper before serving. Serve hot as a snack or starter.

Note

If you can’t find fresh figs, you can use pear slices.

Gorgonzola and Fig Crostini

Ingredients

Preparation

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