Recipe: Balsamic Blueberry Crostini

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1-pint blueberries
• 1 lemon, divided
• 12 slices whole wheat baguette
• Olive oil
• 12 raspberries
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using a fork, mix goat cheese and black pepper until smooth.
2. In a medium bowl, mix blueberries, zest of one lemon and juice of ½ lemon and set aside.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush bread slices with olive oil.
4. Toast bread in hot skillet until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Spread a bit of goat cheese over each crostini and top with a spoonful of lemon blueberries.
6. Top each crostini with one raspberry and sprinkle with thyme.