Peach and Bacon Crostini

Name: Peach and Bacon Crostini
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 16 one inch thick slices whole grain baguette; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 medium Peaches, cut into 1/2 inch wedges; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 slices bacon, chop; 6 cups baby arugula; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Flaky salt for serving

9 steps

Cook:30min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:34:07 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories174 kcal (9%)

Total Fat4.5 g (6%)

Carbs27.6 g (11%)

Sugars2.1 g (2%)

Protein5.3 g (11%)

Sodium258.3 mg (13%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

16 servings

16 sliceswhole grain baguette

one inch thick

3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

divided

2Peaches

medium, cut into 1/2 inch wedges

¼ teaspoonsalt

divided

2 slicesbacon

chop

6 cupsbaby arugula

1 teaspoonlemon zest

1 tablespoonlemon juice

Flaky salt

for serving

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat grill to medium high

Step 2

2. Brush both sides of bread with two tablespoons oil

Step 3

3. Toss Peaches in a large bowl with a remaining one tablespoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt

Step 4

4. Grill the Peaches until lightly marked and softened, one to two minutes per side. Return to the bowl

Step 5

5. Grill the bread until lightly charred, one to two minutes per side

Step 6

6. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until crisp, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer the bacon into a small bowl

Step 7

7. Add arugula and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to the pan. Cook, string occasionally, until just beginning to well, about one minute

Step 8

8. Gently stir the greens, lemon zest and lemon juice into the peaches

Step 9

9. Top each crostini with some of the Peach mixture, a little bacon and flaky salt