Olive Tapenade Crostini Recipe
Olives, garlic, lemon, basil vinaigrette, basil oil (DFM)
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Ingredients
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Crostini
Olive Tapenade
Basil Oil
Method
Crostini Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Slice Baguette
Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 3
- 4
Bake Crostini
Place the slices on a baking sheet, oiled side up, and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Olive Tapenade Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Olives
In a food processor, add the mixed olives, garlic cloves, lemon juice, basil vinaigrette, and fresh basil leaves.
- 6
Blend Ingredients
Pulse the mixture until it reaches a chunky paste consistency. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- 7
Taste and Adjust
Taste the tapenade and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding salt or more lemon juice to taste.
Basil Oil Preparation
- 8
Blend Basil Oil
In a blender, combine the basil leaves, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 9
Strain (Optional)
If desired, strain the oil through a fine mesh sieve to remove basil solids for a smoother oil.