Mushroom Pesto Crostini

January 20, 2014

This is a new and delicious twist on pesto and is a perfect appetizer when you are in the mood for something a little different. White mushrooms are mixed with porcini mushrooms, parsley, garlic, walnuts and Parmesan cheese to make this slightly smoky and perfectly textured pesto. Making your own crostini is so easy and really is a nice detail but feel free to serve this with crackers if you don't have the time! Enjoy!

1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms
8 oz. white button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c. walnuts, toasted
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 c. parsley
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling crostini)
1 baguette, sliced in 36 slices
Salt and pepper

Bring a small pot of water to a boil, remove from heat and add the porcini mushrooms, making sure they are submerged in the water. Let the mushrooms stand until they are tender, about 15 minutes. Scoop...
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Nutritions

Calories
57

Sodium
154mg
6% DV

Fat
3g
4% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
1g
0% DV

Fiber
0.30000000000000004g
1% DV