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Grilled Cantaloupe and Ricotta Crostini

Creamy ricotta is a delicious base for sweet melon and crunchy pistachios. This guest-worthy app is great with cocktails on the porch.

Serves 8
Ready in 28 mins
Prep time 20 mins
Cooking time 8 mins
266 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 (14 oz) pkg Nature's Promise Organic Fresh Cut Cantaloupe Chunks
> 3 tbsp olive oil
> bamboo skewers, soaked
> 16 slices baguette
> 1 cup ricotta
> 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
> 1/4 cup shelled roasted salted pistachios
> 1/4 cup small mint leaves

Steps

1
Set grill to medium-high. In medium bowl, toss the cantaloupe with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper. Thread onto skewers and grill 4 min., until grill marks appear, turning occasionally. Brush the baguette slices with remaining 2 tbsp oil and grill 2 min. per side, until grill marks appear and bread is toasted.
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the ricotta and Parmesan. Finely chop the pistachios
3
Remove cantaloupe chunks from skewers and finely chop. Spread ricotta mixture on baguette slices. Spoon cantaloupe onto baguette slices. Garnish with pistachios and mint.

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