Peach & Tomato Crostini

summer / appetizers / vegan

Lately I’ve been reading all kinds of summer bucket lists that are floating around the internet. I enjoy them – they inspire me to get away from the computer and do fun things like hang out at pools with popsicles. (which I haven’t actually done, but the idea still lifts my spirit).

For me, summer + list-making don’t go hand-in-hand, so I’ll just make one goal and that is to eat ALL of the peaches. I freaking love peaches. Their season is happening here and now in Texas so I’m I making the most of it with things like peach salads, peach salsa, and peach pops, just to name a few…

The other day, with my Farmhouse bounty, I made crostini with the sweetest peaches and cherry tomatoes. The basil in my herb garden isn’t doing so well, so traditional pesto wasn’t going to be an option. Instead, I picked some pretty purple sage, oregano, chives (and a couple of sorta-bruised basil leaves) and pulsed them together with pine nuts. It’s almost pesto – I stopped short of adding the olive oil because I liked the taste of it as a chunkier spread.

Assemble the toasts with sliced peaches and cherry tomatoes and serve on a patio with Peach Sangria!

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peach & tomato crostini

  PrintPrep time 5 minsTotal time 5 mins Author: JeanineRecipe type: appetizer or snackIngredientsherb garden pine nut spread

• ¼ cup pine nuts
• ½ garlic clove
• ½ packed cup mixed herbs – sage, basil, oregano, chives, etc
• 1-2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• optional: add at least ¼ cup olive oil to make it a smoother pesto

for the crostini

• toasted sourdough bread
• sliced cherry tomatoes w/ salt and pepper
• sliced ripe peaches

Instructions

1. In a food processor, pulse together the pine nuts, garlic and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Add the herbs, lemon juice, lemon zest and pulse again. Taste and add more salt, pepper or lemon as desired. To make it smoother, add a drizzle of olive oil to the food processor while it’s running.
2. Assemble the crostini with the spread and a few sliced peaches and tomatoes.

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1. Damian from indiepict.com
   02.21.2017

   Well, looks nice

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2. James
   11.09.2016

   this is just amazing.

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3. Mohammed
   11.04.2016

   just yummy.

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   10.13.2015

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   07.06.2015

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6. The Working Foodie from theworkingfoodie.com
   07.03.2015

   wow this looks so delicious and healthy! I love peach season – I can’t resist adding them to smoothies or simply yoghurt, peaches and some homemade granola. I’m definitely going to have to try this dish!

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7. Laura from thecopenhagentales.com
   07.03.2015

   These look gorgeous! I love peaches, too – unfortunately, I live in Denmark, so the quality we have here (imported) is probably far from what you have in Texas. Will have to try these soon!

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8. Catherine
   07.02.2015

   this receipe taste like summer yummy!!!!!

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9. Anna
   07.02.2015

   looove, love this!!! yummy

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10. Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday from deliciouseveryday.com
    07.01.2015

    Peaches are simply better when in season making your Peach and tomato crostini here looking so divine! You’re right, best to make the most of it while you still can – I’m thinking grilled peaches with mascarpone cheese or perhaps with some homemade icecream.

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11. Nikki from nikkisplate.com
    07.01.2015

    Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
    -Nikki
    http://www.nikkisplate.com

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12. Jessie Snyder | Faring Well from faring-well.com
    07.01.2015

    Totally right there with you! No lists. Just whatever brings you joy in the moment. Like these peaches <3

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13. Kelly from dettecakes.com
    07.01.2015

    This looks like the perfect summer recipe! I love peaches! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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14. Ryan from apolishedpalate.com
    07.01.2015

    This looks so delicious! The perfect little summer snack.

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15. Sarah | Well and Full from wellandfull.com
    07.01.2015

    I’m right there with you on eating all the peaches – summer peaches are the best, especially when they’re local and fresh! 🙂

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