Toasted Almond and Gorgonzola Crostini with Rucola and Apples (Mario Batali) Recipe
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Ingredients:
- 12 oz sweet gorgonzola cheese, softened to room temperature (may substitute maytag blue or roquefort domestic blue)
Directions:
- In a 10- to 12-inch saute pan, toast almonds under broiler, shaking vigorously and watching carefully not to burn, about 30 to 45 seconds. Remove and let cool. Mix almonds and Gorgonzola with wooden spoon until well mixed. Cut apples into quarters and then cut into matchstick julienne and place in separate mixing bowl. Chiffonade the rucola and add to apple mixture. Dress with almond oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Toast bread on both sides and spread 1 tablespoon over each slice, top with a small handful of rucola and apple salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1872.46 Kcal (7840 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1478.55 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 164.28g | 253% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 255.15mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 4759.72mg | 198% | |
| Potassium | 1364.39mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbs | 21.65g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 7.48g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.25g | 29% | |
| Protein | 86.67g | 173% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 3.4mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 1975.1mg | 198% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 411.39 Kcal (1722 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 324.85 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 36.09g | 253% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 56.06mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 1045.75mg | 198% | |
| Potassium | 299.77mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.76g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 1.64g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.59g | 29% | |
| Protein | 19.04g | 173% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.7mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 433.9mg | 198% | |
* 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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