Chocolate Sea Salt Crostini

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For this to work as a savory bite, the chocolate must be very dark, bittersweet, and world-class. Look for names that are hard to pronounce. Labels with percentage symbols are always a good sign (the higher the percent, the better).

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 6 mins

Total: 11 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Chocolate Sea Salt Crostini

Ingredients

1 French baguette

cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices

extra virgin olive oil

4 ounces high-quality dark chocolate

broken into 1-inch pieces

1 tablespoon flaked sea salt

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place under broiler until golden 2 minutes. Turn each slice over and broil 2 minutes. Turn off broiler.

Step 3

Turn each slice over again; drizzle with olive oil. Push chocolate piece into the center of each slice and return baking sheet to oven for 2 more minutes. Remove from oven and lightly sprinkle each chocolate piece with sea salt.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Sea Salt Crostini

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 176.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4g 8%

Carbohydrates: 21.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 4.9g

Fat: 8.3g 13%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 14%

Cholesterol: 0.4mg

Vitamin A Iu: 0.6IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 15%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 41.9mcg 11%

Calcium: 13.1mg 1%

Iron: 6.3mg 35%

Magnesium: 14.8mg 5%

Potassium: 75.6mg 2%

Sodium: 624.6mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 75

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.