Crispy Radish and Butter Crostini Recipe Easy Fresh Herb Appetizer
A quick and easy appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with herb butter and thinly sliced radishes for a fresh, crunchy bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf baguette or rustic bread, sliced into 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) pieces
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 bunch (about 8–10) fresh radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, and dill)
- Pinch of sea salt (coarse preferred)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon zest from 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) pieces and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Toast the bread for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- While the bread toasts, soften the butter in a small bowl and mix in the chopped fresh herbs, a pinch of sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional lemon zest.
- Thinly slice the radishes about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Once the bread is toasted, immediately spread a generous layer of the herb butter on each slice.
- Top each crostini with a few radish slices, overlapping slightly for presentation.
- Finish with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt and a crack of fresh black pepper.
- Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp and radishes maintain their crunch.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with a dairy-free spread or olive oil and use vegan-friendly bread. To add smoky flavor, toast bread in a cast-iron skillet with butter instead of oven. Prepare bread ahead and store airtight; add butter and radishes just before serving to keep freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 3
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