Mozzarella & Pesto Crescent Tarts

Name: Mozzarella & Pesto Crescent Tarts
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 can (235 g) Pillsbury* Crescents; 2 tbsp (25 mL) pesto; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded & sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1-2 tsp (5-10 mL) chopped fresh rosemary (1/2 tsp /2 mL dried); 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep 10 min
Total 25 min
Servings 16

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Guests arriving in 20 minutes? Here's the perfect solution to a quick, easy and always delicious appetizer.

Aug 26, 2009

Ingredients

1 can (235 g) Pillsbury* Crescents
2 tbsp (25 mL) pesto
2 medium tomatoes, seeded & sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1-2 tsp (5-10 mL) chopped fresh rosemary (1/2 tsp /2 mL dried)
1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1

Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Separate dough into 2 long rectangles.
2

Place 3-inches (8 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheet; seal perforations. Press to form two 10x3-inch (25x8 cm) rectangles, forming rim around edge of dough.
3

Spread each strip with 1 tbsp (15 mL) pesto; top with tomatoes, onion and rosemary. Sprinkle with cheeses.
4

Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut. Serve warm or cold.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Tip: Go beyond the ordinary basil pesto and experiment with a variety of delicious alternatives such as cilantro, mint, black olive and sun-dried tomato.

Nutrition Information

90 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 7g Total Carbs, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16

Calories: 90

Total Fat: 5g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Trans Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 170mg; 7%

Total Carbs: 7g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4; 4%

Calcium: 6; 6%

Iron: 2; 2%

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.