Healthy Recipes Seasonal Fall Goat Cheese Crostini with Mushrooms & Brown Butter Be the first to rate & review! Serve these savory herbed crostini with a big green salad. Looking for a heartier meal? Top each toast with a poached or fried egg. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 13, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 12 small fresh sage leaves 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered 2 tablespoons minced shallot ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 ½ tablespoons butter 4 ounces goat cheese 4 slices crusty whole-wheat bread, toasted 4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted Directions Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sage and cook until crisp, 2 to 4 seconds per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sage to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add mushrooms and shallot to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mushrooms to a bowl. Add butter to the pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the butter starts to brown, about 30 seconds. Pour the butter over the mushrooms and stir to combine. Spread goat cheese on each toast. Top with the mushrooms, pine nuts and the sage. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November 2020 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 313 Calories 18g Fat 26g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 toast Calories 313 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 26g 9% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 6g Protein 12g 24% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 17mg 6% Vitamin A 420IU 8% Sodium 431mg 19% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.