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Artichoke and Goat Cheese Spread with French Bread Crostini Recipe

Artichoke and Goat Cheese Spread with French Bread Crostini Recipe

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Artichoke and Goat Cheese Spread with French Bread Crostini

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Ingredients:

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1 can artichoke hearts, well drained
1 lb mild soft goat cheese , such as montrachet
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
3/4 tsp minced garlic
1/2 roasted red bell pepper or pimiento
2 tbsp chopped parsley leaves
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp minced fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
french bread crostini, recipe follows
1 (18-inch) loaf french baguette or ficelle
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

In a food processor, add the artichoke hearts, goat cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, roasted bell pepper, parsley, chives, basil, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper and process until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Place in a nonreactive bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 days in advance. Serve with French Bread Crostini.
French Bread Crostini:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Cut bread into 1/4-inch round or oval slices and place on 1 large or 2 small baking sheets. Brush 1 side of each slice lightly with the olive oil, and lightly season with the salt and pepper. Bake until crisp and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool before serving.
Serve with dips of choice.
Yield: 20 to 30 crostinis

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	897.84 Kcal (3759 kJ)
Calories from fat	731.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	81.23g	125%
Cholesterol	69.54mg	23%
Sodium	1463.56mg	61%
Potassium	120.98mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.95g	4%
Sugars	2.3g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.19g	5%
Protein	30.9g	62%
Vitamin C	26.6mg	44%
Iron	8.3mg	46%
Calcium	224.7mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	351.95 Kcal (1474 kJ)
Calories from fat	286.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.84g	125%
Cholesterol	27.26mg	23%
Sodium	573.71mg	61%
Potassium	47.42mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.08g	4%
Sugars	0.9g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	5%
Protein	12.11g	62%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	44%
Iron	3.3mg	46%
Calcium	88.1mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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