Are you looking for a quick and easy appetizer that is sure to impress your guests? Look no further than crostini with spicy green olivada. This classic Italian dish is made with toasted bread slices that are topped with a flavorful spread made from green olives, capers, and anchovies. The combination of spicy and salty flavors is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CROSTINI WITH SPICY GREEN OLIVADA
Steps:
- Finely chop first 6 ingredients in processor. Blend in 5 tablespoons oil. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- 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. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
- Spread olive mixture onto toasts. Sprinkle with Kalamata olives and serve.
GREEN OLIVADA
Steps:
- Puree all of the ingredients in a food processor; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a jar and pour 1/4-inch of olive oil over the top to preserve; refrigerate for 2 weeks or freeze for longer.
OLIVADA CROSTINI
This is a black olive lovers dream!!! Has a very nice appearance with the contrast of the black olives and red bell pepper. One of my favorites. Adapted from BA
Provided by Zetty66
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend olives, oil, pine nuts, and garlic in a processor. Season with salt and pepper (can be made one week ahead and refrigerated).
- Cut bell pepper into slices and set aside.
- Slice French bread into slices on a diagonal.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread slices in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, 10 minutes.
- Spread olive paste on toasts. Top with bell pepper slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1149.7, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 7.4, Sodium 3130.7, Carbohydrate 146.4, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 25.4
TOMATO AND OLIVADA CROSTINI
Categories Olive Tomato Appetizer Bake Vegetarian Parmesan Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 50 crostini
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Arrange bread slices in one layer on 2 baking sheets and sprinkle half with Parmesan. Toast slices in upper and lower thirds of oven until crisp and golden, 8 to 12 minutes, and cool. Crostini may be made 2 weeks ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
- In a colander or sieve drain tomatoes well, pressing gently on solids to squeeze out as much liquid as possible, and blot with paper towels. Chop tomatoes fine. In a bowl stir together tomatoes, oil, garlic paste, parsley, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Put a heaping teaspoon tomato mixture on each Parmesan crostino and top with 1/4 teaspoon olive paste. Spread each plain crostino with 1/2 teaspoon olive paste. Spread each plain crostino with 1/2 teaspoon olive paste and top with a heaping 1/2 teaspoon tomato mixture.
- Garnish crostini with parsley leaves.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest vegetables possible. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your crostini.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. There are endless possibilities, so get creative and have fun!
- Make sure to toast the bread until it's crispy. This will help it hold up to the toppings and prevent it from getting soggy.
- Serve the crostini immediately. This is when they're at their best.
Conclusion:
Crostini are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a snack. With so many different topping options to choose from, there's sure to be a crostini recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give crostini a try!
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