Tomato Almond Crostini

by mario

Servings: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup Olive oil
1 cup Blue Diamond® Sliced Blanched Almonds
1/2 Red onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. Garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups Tomatoes, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
1/3 cup Parsley, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. Basil, fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Red pepper flakes, crushed
36-48 pieces Italian or French bread, small, thinly sliced, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

In skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil; sauté almonds until golden brown. Remove from pan.

In same pan, heat remaining oil; sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, basil, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes more. Stir in almonds; cook 2 minutes; remove from heat.

For each crostini, spread 1 scant tablespoon tomato mixture on each toast slice; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Allow 3 to 4 crostini per serving.

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