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Savory/sweet versions of this classic Italian meal starter are showing up in the best restaurants as a fun tapas dish, Meridith Ford noted in a February story about chocolate. What makes it even more fun is it's easy to produce at home.
Hands on time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 12 ( 3/4-inch) slices baguette (about half a loaf)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate, melted
1 tablespoon fleur de sel (or other coarse-grained sea salt)
Mint leaves for garnish
Brush bread with the olive oil. Toast on a grill or under a broiler until golden brown. Remove from heat and spread a generous amount of melted chocolate over each slice. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and garnish with a mint leaf.
Per serving: 160 calories (percent of calories from fat, 60), 4 grams protein, 15 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 12 grams fat (6 grams saturated), no cholesterol, 583 milligrams sodium.i
