Strawberry Bruschetta Crostini

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh strawberries
• ½ c finely chopped fresh basil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 ½ tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil
• 1⁄8 tsp black pepper or to taste
• Pinch salt
• ½ tsp honey or agave (optional)
• 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
• Reduced fat ricotta cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375. Slice baguette on a bias and brush one side of each piece with olive oil. Place in oven on cookie sheet for 5-7 minutes or until crispy and lightly toasted. When done, set the crostini aside.
2. Clean, hull, and finely dice the strawberries so the pieces are approximately 1/4”.
3. Whisk the basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pepper and salt to mixing bowl. Add strawberries and toss to combine.
4. Taste the mixture and if desired, add honey or agave and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Spread each crostini with ricotta cheese and top with a spoonful of bruschetta mixture. Garnish with additional basil. Serve immediately.