Lardo and Walnut Pesto Crostini | James Beard Foundation

Lardo and Walnut Pesto Crostini | James Beard Foundation

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Chef Rubino prefers the rich, distinctive flavor of black walnuts in this recipe. If you can’t find them, use conventional supermarket walnuts, which are milder.

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Cooking tools:

  • Pastry brush
  • Grater
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • Five 3/4-inch-thick baguette slices
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing the bread and serving
  • 1 whole clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped into pea-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sage
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 slices lardo
  • Sea salt for garnish

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