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Make this simple and stunning red pepper, goat cheese and asparagus crostini for your next party.
Recipe courtesy of Party! Easy Recipes for Fingerfood and Party Drinks by Fran Warde; photography by Debi Treloar
| 1 thin French breadstick | 20 spears asparagus, cooked and refreshed in cold water | |
| 6 ounces creamy fresh goat cheese, about 3/4 cup | Olive oil, for brushing | |
| 4 roasted red bell peppers, peeled | Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper |
You can bake the breadstick and assemble the crostini up to 1 hour in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until needed.
To make the crostini, slice the breadstick diagonally into 20 thin slices. Put the slices on the baking tray and brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F for 5 minutes, or until golden.
Arrange the crostini on a plate and spread with goat cheese. Cut the roasted peppers into thin strips. Put a pepper strip and a spear of asparagus on each crostini. Serve.