Roasted Grape & Haloumi Crostinis

Serves about 12. Grapes adapted from Healthy Seasonal Recipes.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: About an hour
Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Ingredients: 

For the grapes:

For the crostinis:

Directions: 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place grapes in a baking dish (I used an 8 x 8) and drizzle with olive oil. Add salt and pepper.
  2. Roast for about 45 minutes, stopping to stir halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  3. Place bread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Bake for about 3 – 5 minutes, or until toasted. Remove from oven.
  4. Heat a grill pan over high heat. Brush both sides of haloumi slices with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Grill on high for about 2 – 3 minutes on each side or until browned with grill marks. Remove from grill carefully and slice into 12 even slices.
  5. Top the toasted bread with haloumi and a spoonful of roasted grapes. Add about 3/4 – 1 teaspoon of high quality balsamic and fresh herbs. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
  6. Serve immediately.

* You want a nice balsamic here, one that’s thick to the pour. Don’t opt for cheap, liquid vinegar. For something a little sweeter, omit the vinegar for honey instead.

Nutritional information per serving (1 crostini):

Calories: 125
Fat: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 10 grams
Fiber: 1.2 grams
Protein: 3.83 grams
Weight Watchers Points: 3

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