Spring is the perfect season to enjoy fresh and crunchy seasonal vegetables. And what better way to do so than with delicious BREAD CROSTINI WITH ASPARAGUS AND SPECK? This appetizer is easy to prepare and perfect for spring outdoor dinners.
To create the bread crostini with asparagus and speck, it is important to choose the best ingredients. Seasonal asparagus is the ideal choice, as it is crunchy and full of flavor. The crunchy bread and the smoky taste of speck come together to create an appetizer that will win over your guests.
A very simple idea perfect to serve for both lunch and dinner, great as a savory snack, the bread crostini with asparagus enriched with speck and provola are delicious.
Follow me in the kitchen today there are bread crostini with asparagus and speck.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 3
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
Ingredients
- 3 slices bread
- 6 asparagus
- 3 slices speck
- 3.5 oz smoked provola cheese
Steps
Clean the asparagus with a vegetable peeler and remove the woody part.
Place the bread on a baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake in the hot oven under the grill for 5 minutes at 482°F or with the air fryer at 374°F for 8 minutes, turning it over.
Place the asparagus in a pan with a drizzle of oil and garlic if you like, and cook over low heat, adding a little water if needed.
Remove the bread from the oven, top with provola, speck, and asparagus, put it back in the oven and cook for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
Bon appétit
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USEFUL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the main ingredients to prepare the crostini? They are: bread, speck, provola, and asparagus.
Can I replace crunchy bread with sandwich bread? If you prefer, yes.
How long does it take to prepare the crostini? It takes about 20 minutes to prepare the crostini.
Can I prepare the crostini in advance to serve later? Yes, you can prepare the crostini in advance and reheat them a bit before serving.
What are vegetarian alternatives to speck in the crostini? Just omit it from the recipe or you could use tofu.
Bread Crostini with Asparagus and Speck
Prepare a light and tasty spring appetizer with crostini. Simple to prepare and full of flavor, these crostini are the ideal choice for outdoor dinners with friends and family.
