Whipped Feta Red Pepper Pistachio Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• •oz block of good quality feta cheese, crumbled
• •oz cream cheese, softened
• •tablespoon milk or heavy cream
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
• •1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
• •Small sprigs of fresh oregano or basil for garnish

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and toast on a baking sheet for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
3. 3In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, milk, and black pepper. Process until completely smooth and light, scraping down the sides as needed.
4. 4Roughly chop the roasted red peppers into small pieces.
5. 5Spread a generous layer of the whipped feta mixture onto each cooled crostini. Top with a spoonful of the chopped roasted red pepper and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
6. 6Garnish with a small sprig of fresh oregano or basil and a final drizzle of olive oil before serving.