Fiery Turkey-Pate Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2/3 cup coarsely chopped green onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups chopped, cooked turkey
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped water chestnut
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 8 (1/2 inch) pieces crystallized ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 32 slices French baguettes (1/4 inch slices)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add onions, garlic, and pepper; saute 1 minute.

3. 3

   Place onion mixture, turkey, and next 6 ingredients (turkey through soy sauce) in a food processor; process until well-blended, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally.

4. 4

   Spoon pate into a bowl; cover and chill at least 8 hours.

5. 5

   Spread 1 tablespoon pate evenly over each bread slice.