Crostini with Grana Padano Cream and Beet Apple Tatars

Ingredients

• 3 beets (pre-cooked, 100 g each)
• 1 tart apple
• 0.5 tsp cumin powder
• 0.5 tsp Coriander powder
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (10 g each)
• Salt
• Pepper
• 50 g walnut kernels
• 1 tbsp Raw cane sugar
• 1 whole wheat baguette (330 g)
• 1 Organic lemon
• 100 g cream cheese (45% fat in solids)
• 80 g finely grated Grana Padano

Instructions

1. 1.

   Slice the baguette into ~1.5 cm thick slices. Heat remaining oil in a hot pan and toast the bread slices on both sides for about 3 minutes each at medium heat until golden brown.

2. 2.

   Rinse the lemon hot, dry it, grate the zest. Whisk cream cheese with Grana Padano, salt, pepper and lemon zest until smooth. Spoon 1 tbsp of the cheese spread onto each crostini, top with beet apple tatars, and sprinkle walnut crunch.