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Crostini with Spicy Green Olivada

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 18 Servings

Ingredients

1

cup pitted green olives

2

teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1

teaspoon anchovy paste

1

teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1

/4 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper

1

garlic clove

7

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

18

1/3-inch-thick diagonal slices French-bread baguette

1

/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely chop first 6 ingredients in processor. Blend in 5 tablespoons oil. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bread slices on large baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Bake until crisp and golden, about 13 minutes. Cool completely. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

    Step 3

    Spread olive mixture onto toasts. Sprinkle with Kalamata olives and serve.