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Grape Relish
Kevin Anderson
Makes 2 cups of relish (about 8 servings)
BeginnerThis grape relish is delightful as a colourful topper on crostini, and makes a wonderful accompaniment to meats and cheeses. Plus, it's simple to make and easy to serve. For the ultra-perfect offering, include a bowlful of relish on your buffet platter along with artfully arranged crostini, assorted cheeses, ham, pate, grape clusters and a mix of interesting mustards.
Total Steps
3
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
1
Ingredients
- 2 cups red and green seedless California grapes, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons shallot, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon safflower or vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 loaf baguette, sliced thinly
Instructions
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Step 1
In a medium bowl combine the chopped grapes, shallot, thyme, sherry vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving bowl and set aside. Makes 2 cups.
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Step 2
To make the crostini, preheat the oven to 350 F. Spread baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
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Step 3
Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup grape relish: Calories 27; Protein .3 g; Carbohydrate 6 g; Fat .63 g; 19% Calories from Fat; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 74 mg; Potassium 57 mg; Fibre .3 g.