Olive Tapenade Crostini is a simple appetizer that delivers big flavor with very little effort. Crisp toasted bread topped with a savory olive tapenade makes an elegant bite that’s perfect for holiday parties, wine nights, or casual entertaining.
It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and comes together with just a handful of ingredients, making it a reliable choice whenever you need a quick appetizer.
Helpful Tips
- Toast the crostini until they’re lightly golden so they stay crisp after adding the tapenade.
- Make the olive tapenade a day in advance to give the flavors more time to blend and deepen.
- Wait to assemble the crostini until just before serving to keep the bread crunchy and fresh.
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Olive Tapenade Crostini
Olive Tapenade Crostini is a simple appetizer with crisp toasted bread and a savory olive tapenade that makes an elegant bite perfect for holiday parties, wine nights, or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 baguette sliced and toasted
Instructions
- Blend all of the ingredients (except the baguette) in a food processor until it resembles a coarse paste. Serve it spread on crostini.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 229mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.