Morel and Goat Cheese Crostini with Browned Butter

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 4 slices crusty whole-wheat bread toasted
  • 1.5 tbs. butter
  • 2 tbs. shallot, minced
  • 12 small fresh sage leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground pepper
  • 4 tsp. pine nuts
  • 12 oz. fresh morels, cut into 1 in. pieces

Method:

Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add sage and cook until crisp on each side for 3 seconds per side. Using a slotted spoon transfer the stage to a paper towel.

Add morels and shallot to the pan, add salt and pepper and cook stirring occasional until soft about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the morels to a bowl.

Add butter to the pan and cook butter on medium heat for 30 seconds until it starts to brown. Pour the butter over the morels and stir.
Toast the bread , spread the goat cheese, top with morels pine nuts and sage.

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