Kristi's Spinach Crostini

Kristi is a Pampered Chef consultant and this is one of her star recipes for her PC parties.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  French bread
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  diced red bell pepper
• 1  lemon
• 1  package frozen spinach, thawed
• 1  clove garlic, pressed
• 3⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Slice bread into 1/4 inch thick slices.
3. Arrange on baking sheet.
4. Zest lemon to measure 2 tsp of zest& juice to get 1 tsp juice.
5. In bowl combine chopped carrot, diced pepper, zest, juice, spinach,& pressed garlic.
6. Add 1/2 of Parmesan cheese& mix well.
7. Place a small-medium sized scoop on center of each bread slice& sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8. Bake 18-20 minutes.