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Green Olive Crostini

  • fast FAST
  • healthy HEALTHY
TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN
MAKES 8 CROSTINI
ingredients
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 2 1/2 cups large green pitted olives, such as Sicilia (3/4 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 large slices of crusty bread
directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°. In a food processor, process the garlic, olives, capers 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.

MAKE AHEAD The olive paste can be refrigerated for 2 days. Let return to room temperature before using.

Recipe by Mario Batali
This recipe originally appeared in November, 2004.