Charred Broccoli Crostini

Charred Chili Honey Broccoli, Ricotta Crostini

Whether you're hosting for the holidays or you have the delight of being a guest, we bet there's some cooking to be done in your future. This holiday season, FLIK is celebrating with veggie-based hors d'oeuvres. Appetizers are often loaded with dairy and meat, which can be heavy on calories, saturated fat, and sodium. Our recipe for Charred Chili Honey Broccoli, Ricotta Crostini slashes all three of those without sacrificing presentation or flavor! The only downside is that these are so good, it will be hard to stop yourself after only one serving. 

For more ways to keep your holidays healthier, we've got tips from the FLIK Registered Dietitians.

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Charred Chili Honey Broccoli, Ricotta Crostini

Our recipe for Charred Chili Honey Broccoli, Ricotta Crostini slashes calories, saturated fat, and sodium without sacrificing presentation or flavor.

Serving size: 2 crostini, Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

12-inch French baguette, sliced into 24 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons canola oil
1.5 pounds broccoli florets
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
3/4 cups part skim ricotta cheese

Instructions

  1. Brush each slice of baguette with canola oil. Lay flat on a sheet tray and bake in a 350°F degree oven just until crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Cut broccoli florets small (1/2" or less). Toss broccoli with oil, salt and pepper. Place on a sheet tray and roast in a 400°F degree oven until charred and tender, about 5-8 minutes.
  3. Combine honey and chili flakes in a bowl. Toss hot broccoli with honey chili mixture. Hold hot until ready to assemble crostini.
  4. Spread each crostini with 1/2 TBSP of ricotta. Top with 2 TBSP of chili honey broccoli florets.

Nutrition information per serving (2 crostini): 150 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 225 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrates, 6 g sugar, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein

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