20-Minute Olive Tapenade Crostini: Irresistible Party Magic
Olive tapenade crostini is a simple and flavorful appetizer. It combines briny olives, capers, and herbs on crispy toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 baguette, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat 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, blend olives, capers, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while pulsing to combine.
- Spread tapenade on toasted baguette slices.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a mix of green and black olives for more depth.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Store leftover tapenade in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg