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Crostini

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These little toasts make a crisp base for savory toppings of eggplant and roasted peppers , chickpeas and mint , and sweet-and-sour onions . Mix and match as you please — if you prefer one topping over another, the recipes can easily be doubled.

Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 20 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 24 plain toasts

Ingredients

24 (1/2-inch-thick) baguette slices
2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

    Step 2

    Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and brush both sides with oil. Bake in middle of oven until very lightly toasted, about 15 minutes.

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