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Grape Crostini

Roasted Grape Crostini

A sweet and spicy combination of roasted grapes, serrano peppers, spring onions, mint, and basil served over crispy crostini semolina bread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups purple grapes cut in half lenthwise
  • 1 bunch spring onions or scallions finely chopped
  • 1-2 serrano peppers, seeds removed finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 splashes red wine vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • olive oil for brushing bread
  • 8 slices italian bread or baguette

Method
 

Roasted Grape Topping
  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place prepared grapes on a lined baking tray and roast for 30 minutes.
  3. Mix together onion, peppers, mint, basil, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt to taste. Store in refrigerator.
  4. When roasting is complete, allow grapes to cool and add to the onion mixture. Stir to combine and add additional salt or vinegar if desired.
Crostini
  1. Thinly slice 8 pieces of bread.
  2. Brush lightly or spray with olive oil.
  3. Place on a lined baking tray and toast in the oven for a few minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Serving
  1. Top each slice of bread with a heaping spoonful of roasted grape topping.
  2. If desired serve with parmesan or pecorino cheese shavings or sprinkle with your favorite non-diary cheese.