Artichoke-Olive Crostini

(from shawn’s recipe box)

Categories: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
  • 1 cup large green pitted olives
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can of artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 large slices of crusty bread

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a food processor, process the garlic, olives, capers, artichoke hearts and olive oil to a coarse paste.

  2. Toast the bread on the oven rack for 6 minutes, or until crisp and browned. Spread the olive paste thickly over the toasts and serve.

  3. Do ahead: The olive paste can be refrigerated for 2 days. Let it return to room temperature before using.

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