Spinach Almond Crostini
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
1 pound fresh spinach, washed, dried, and stemmed
1 clove garlic
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
Zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon
Toasted baguette slices, for serving
Directions
- 1. In a steamer basket set over 1 inch of simmering water, steam the spinach until wilted, a few minutes. Remove the spinach and drain well.
- 2. Put the spinach and garlic in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add in the sour cream, almonds, parsley, thyme, chives, cayenne, and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Pulse until combined. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- 3. Spread the spinach mixture on the toasted bread, sprinkle with additional chopped almonds, and serve.
