Crostini with Feta-Chilli Spread

Ingredients for Crostini with Feta-Chilli Spread

• 3 large fresh poblano chillies*

• 1 jalapeño chilli

• 110g feta cheese (about 120ml )

• 60ml low-fat soured cream

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill

• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

• 18 (1/2-inch-thick) baguette slices

• Extra-virgin olive oil

• *Poblano chillies are often called pasillas. They're available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.

How to make Crostini with Feta-Chilli Spread

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Char poblano and jalapeño chillies until blackened all over. Wrap chillies in paper bag and let stand 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop 2 poblano chillies and jalapeño chilli; transfer to processor. Add feta cheese, soured cream, chopped fresh dill, and lemon juice to processor; puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until firm enough to spread, about 2 hours. Peel, seed, and thinly slice remaining poblano chilli. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep spread chilled. Cover and chill sliced chilli.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush 1 side of baguette slices with extra-virgin olive oil. Grill oiled side of bread until toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer toasts to platter. Spoon about 2 teaspoons chilli spread over each toast, top with thinly sliced poblano chilli, and serve.

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