Crimson Cloud Crostini

Ingredients

• •1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds (about 24 slices)
• •2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• •1 medium red beet, roasted, peeled, and diced
• •1 medium golden beet, roasted, peeled, and diced
• •4 ounces soft goat cheese (chèvre), softened
• •1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, divided
• •1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
• •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet.
2. 2Toast the crostini for 8 minutes
3. 3minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
4. 4In a small bowl, combine the softened goat cheese with half of the fresh thyme, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. 5Spread a generous layer of the seasoned goat cheese mixture onto each cooled crostini slice.
6. 6Gently arrange a mix of the diced red and golden beets on top of the goat cheese.
7. 7Drizzle the crostini lightly with honey and sprinkle with the remaining fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately.