“17-Minute New Year Black Olive Tapenade Crostini That Steals the Show”
A savory and elegant appetizer perfect for New Year celebrations. This black olive tapenade crostini combines briny olives, capers, and garlic on crispy toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 20 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until crisp.
- In a food processor, combine black olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and thyme. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Season the tapenade with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the tapenade evenly on each toasted baguette slice.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use high-quality black olives for the best flavor.
- Toast the baguette slices just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg