Pickled Fig, Robiola & Pistachio Oil Crostini
Categories: Recipe of the week
Ingredients
SERVINGS: MAKES 12
- 12 slices ciabatta bread
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 dried figs
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, toasted and shelled
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Robiola cheese
Preparation
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Combine red wine vinegar, sugar, and dried figs with 1/4 cup water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let sit until figs soften, about 30 minutes.
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Halve figs lengthwise. (Alternatively, use 6 fresh figs and halve lengthwise.)
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Finely crush pistachios and combine with extra-virgin olive oil.
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Grill bread slices.
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Smear room-temperature Robiola cheese onto warm toasts. Top with halved figs. Drizzle with pistachio oil.