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    Recipes » Appetizers » Italian Appetizers » Crostini Recipes

    Feta and Lemon Crostini

    Published: Oct 28, 2014 · Modified: Feb 10, 2020 by Marissa Stevens · 22 Comments

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    I've already professed my love for Sweet Paul's approach to food, when I shared his Savory French Toast. And these Feta and Lemon Crostini too were inspired by his wonderful book: Eat & Make. This makes a wonderful addition to my collection of crostini recipes!

    Feta Lemon and Crushed Red Pepper Crostini on a slate board

    Here's what Paul Lowe (Sweet Paul) has to say about his Feta & Lemon Dip recipe:

    This is the most blogged, tweeted, and pinned recipe I have ever created. I came up with it years ago and then forgot all about it until I was looking through an old cooking notebook of mine. It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser.

    It certainly is.

    I've made this recipe a couple of times now: first for this crostini and again as dip for a birthday party vegetable platter. (the little toasts in front of it are the Apple Crostini and homemade salty black licorice is in the back right).

    Feta Lemon dip and vegetables

    I can't explain why this flavor combination is magic, but it is: feta, fresh lemon juice and zest, garlic, olive oil, crushed red pepper. It's creamy, salty, zesty, spicy and, not an overstatement to say it's inspiring. Next I have in mind to stir in spinach for a ravioli filling. Or maybe layer it with artichokes to make a lasagna. Or I could mix in pine nuts to stuff roasted red peppers. See what I mean?

    Feta Lemon Crostini

    You can mix this up in just a few minutes using your food processor and it can be made a day in advance. Just the sort of thing to have on hand for the festivities and visitors in the months ahead.

    Feta and Lemon Crostini

    Marissa Stevens
    Inspired by Sweet Paul's Feta & Lemon Dip.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Crostini
    Calories 172 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 12 slices baguette ½-inch thick
    • 1 clove garlic peeled
    • 7 ounces feta cheese crumbled
    • ½ lemon juice and zest (if desired, reserve some of the zest for sprinkling over the crostini at the end)
    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving and drizzling crostini before baking
    • crushed red pepper flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • Arrange bread slices on baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle each slice with a teaspoon or so of olive oil. Bake 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven to cool.
    • Meanwhile, with your food processor running, drop garlic clove down chute to mince. Scrape down sides of food processor bowl. Add next 3 ingredients (feta through olive oil) and pulse until smooth and combined - the texture here is up to you. Pulse fewer times if you want to have larger chunks of feta, more times if you want a smoother consistency.
    • When bread slices have cooled, spread a generous amount of feta and lemon spread on each one and place on a serving platter. Drizzle crostini with olive oil and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and reserved lemon zest. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram at @pinchandswirl or leave me a comment and rating below.

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    1. Sally @ Good Dinner Mom says

      February 04, 2017 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      Marissa, this looks and sounds fabulous! Adding the ingredients to my grocery list right now and I added Sweet Paul's book to my wish list on Amazon as well. Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 04, 2017 at 5:01 pm

        Thank you! Sally, you'll love the book. I love how approachable all of the recipes are and they always turn out great.

        Reply
    2. Loren says

      February 03, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      Have you tried making Asiago spread??

      Reply
    3. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

      November 02, 2014 at 3:58 am

      I wish I had feta in my fridge right now!! Yes, I can see why you say it's addictive Marissa, and can't wait to try it. And stir it into pasta!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 02, 2014 at 1:36 pm

        That's a great idea, Paula. Even simpler than ravioli...

        Reply
    4. christina | simply yum says

      October 31, 2014 at 6:22 am

      I love the combo of feta and lemon! These look delicious!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 02, 2014 at 1:36 pm

        Thanks, Christina!

        Reply
    5. House in Tillford says

      October 30, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      What an interesting combo, but I could definitely see that working. And I think it would be delicious as a ravioli filling

      Reply
    6. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      October 30, 2014 at 6:55 am

      This looks amazing Marissa! I love appetizers like this, and could live on apps alone! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 30, 2014 at 10:19 am

        I know what you mean, Kristi. I love all of those little bites...xx

        Reply
    7. THE HUNGRY MUM says

      October 30, 2014 at 12:17 am

      I could eat my body weight in this -I am a feta freak!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 30, 2014 at 10:19 am

        Me too! I'm always on the lookout for recipes that call for it - that is, when I'm not eating it straight. 😉

        Reply
    8. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      October 29, 2014 at 10:25 am

      I just have to make this stat!! I love lemons and I love feta so it's a given that I would completely demolish this 😀

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 29, 2014 at 9:30 pm

        I can't wait to hear what you think of it, Lorraine! I think you'll love it...

        Reply
    9. Joanne says

      October 29, 2014 at 4:32 am

      Oh my gosh, how good do these sound?! And perfect timing for the holidays, as well. I love the idea of turning this into a ravioli stuffing.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 29, 2014 at 9:11 am

        Me too, Joanne. I'm going to try it soon.

        Reply
    10. Carla (@charliesue) says

      October 28, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      I can practically taste this right now. AHHH! So excited to try some!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 29, 2014 at 9:10 am

        Thanks Carla! Let me know if you try it - I'd love to hear what you think.

        Reply
    11. amanda @ fake ginger says

      October 28, 2014 at 10:45 am

      Oooh, this looks so good! And this is the kind of thing that my husband and boys wouldn't eat which means I would have it all to myself! That makes me happy!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 28, 2014 at 10:57 am

        You crack me up, Amanda!!

        Reply
    12. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

      October 28, 2014 at 8:00 am

      Marissa - feta is new to my tastebuds and I haven't tried it with lemon/garlic yet - looking at your bruschetta, am thinking this is gonna be the start of a beautiful addiction! 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 28, 2014 at 9:01 am

        Thanks Shashi! I think you'll love it - let me know. xx

        Reply

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