Utah has proven to be a true Winter Wonderland thanks to some unexpected snowy weather here. I arrived yesterday to snow dusted roads, slick driving conditions and wonderful steaming cups of hot chocolate. It’s ski weather!
Fortunately, all this powdered sugar dust has really put me into some sort of delusional Grinch-free holiday mood. You know, the one where I blast Mariah Carey’s Christmas album all day and night, then get on Amazon and order every present I can think of. My friends and family are getting lucky this year. VERY VERY LUCKY.
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Before I drift off into a food coma for the remainder of the week, I wanted to share this festive avocado crostini recipe with you. Because after all, Christmas is in 10 DAYS and you need things to make besides boozy eggnog.
These crostini are easier than most things in life, have minimal ingredients, are nutritious and taste absolutely BOMB. The main qualities I look for in a crostini, of course.
In reality, I love how festive and bright these look on any table and the fact that they take virtually no effort to put together. They are both tangy and creamy with a pop of sweetness from the pomegranate.
Not only does this recipe have incredible flavor, but it’s versatile to make year round. Just replace the pomegranate with seasonal fruit of choice such as mango, tomato, strawberries, or perhaps even pineapple. All I know is that the avocado-feta whipped spread is as good as gold. You’re welcome.
Enjoy these bites. I know I did. xo!
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Whipped Feta & Avocado Crostini with Pomegranate
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados, sliced
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese (goat cheese also works well)
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper, to taste
- water to thin spread, if necessary
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 medium pomegranate)
- 1 loaf whole grain french baguette, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1 garlic clove, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place baguette slices on a large baking sheet and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Rub each slice with raw garlic. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn a slight golden brown.
- While crostinis are baking, prepare the whipped avocado feta. Add avocado slices, feta, lime juice and cilantro to a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. If necessary, add a tablespoon of water to thin out the batter. (You want it to be creamy and spreadable, like guacamole.) Add salt and pepper, and process again. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Spoon onto crostini slices, then top with a few pomegranate seeds. Makes 16 crostini.
Nutrition
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Photography by: Sarah Fennel
Delicious! The dip was a great compliment to our crostini, sandwiches, and charcuterie board throughout the holiday celebrations. Easy to make and a crowd pleaser! Thanks for sharing!
The spread for these crostinis is amazing on pretty much everything. I like to save some to dip chips into, or spread on toast for breakfast!
Agreed! YUM.
Have you irnwould you replace the crostini with cucumber slices? Trying to provide variety since there will be another app with crostini at a party I am going to. Suggestions?
I probably wouldn’t use cucumber slices, but another type of cracker would be delicious!
Since some people don’t care for cilantro, could I omit it or substitute parsley or another herb? Thanks! Can’t wait to make.
Excellent idea,
I will try to make it for my kids.
I hope they like it!!
If I made the mix ahead of time, would it hold well? Thinking just a day early. Thanks! This looks delicious!
I wouldn’t recommend that, the avocados won’t be as fresh.
no question, definitely making these for the holidays!!
Monique, these look SO GOOD! I love the color contrasts too. Definitely making these for my next gathering/party! 🙂
love how festive looking these are! the creamy avocado sounds like it’d pair way with the briny feta and the tart fruit.
I love this flavorful appetizer! Id definitely make it year round! Avocado is theeee best!
I lived I Utah for quite a few years. You hit the jackpot for skiing this week for sure. If you get a chance the Tin Angel Cafe in down town Salt Lake was always good. Enjoy the snow!
I love these crostinis! They are simple, but bursting with flavor. Have fun in Utah! My sis lives in SLC and I always love visiting. It’s so pretty there!
I love anything with avocados. They have lots of fiber which is good for the heart. This recipe will definitely work for me!
That whopped avocado and feta sounds SO GOOD!!! I love this!