Best 9 Kalamata And Tomato Crostini Recipes

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Crostini, a classic Italian appetizer, is a versatile dish that can be customized with a variety of toppings, making it a popular choice for both casual gatherings and formal parties. Kalamata and tomato crostini is a particularly delicious variation that combines the rich, tangy flavor of Kalamata olives with the sweetness of sun-ripened tomatoes. This simple yet elegant dish can be prepared in just a few minutes and is sure to impress your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FETA AND ROASTED TOMATO CROSTINI



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Take your appetizer game to a new level with this Feta and Roasted Tomato Crostini recipe. With sliced grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta cheese and more, this Healthy Living Feta and Roasted Tomato Crostini recipe is an impressive springtime appetizer!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, well drained, quartered
1/4 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
16 French bread slices, 1/2 inch thick
1 pkg. (8 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Feta Cheese, cut into 16 slices
16 Kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss tomatoes and artichokes with dressing; spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place bread slices in single layer on second baking sheet.
  • Bake, on separate oven racks, 15 min., turning bread after 8 min.
  • Arrange cheese slices on platter. Add olives and remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.9883 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

PASTA WITH KALAMATA OLIVES AND ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE



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Categories     Garlic     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Roast     Feta     Pine Nut     Summer     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 pound farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1/2 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
1/4 cup drained capers
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Combine tomatoes, oil, garlic, vinegar, and crushed red pepper in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Roast until tomatoes are tender and juicy, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Stir in oregano. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return to pot. Add tomato mixture, olives, and capers. Stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add feta and stir until melted and creamy, about 2 minutes. Divide pasta among 6 plates; sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.

SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO CROSTINI



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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Olive     Tomato     Appetizer     Roast     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Mint     Summer     Shower     Party     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium plum tomatoes (1 lb), halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
7 garlic cloves, unpeeled
12 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette or Italian bread (about 2 1/2 inches wide)
1 to 2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh mint
4 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold them in 1 layer. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Scatter garlic around tomatoes, then roast in middle of oven until tomatoes are tender and skins are wrinkled, about 1 hour. Cool, then transfer tomatoes to a plate, reserving garlic and oil in baking dish.
  • While tomatoes are cooling, put bread slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly on both sides with additional oil. Bake in middle of oven until golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Peel roasted garlic cloves and mash to a paste with oil and juices from baking dish. Spread paste on toasts, then top each toast with a tomato half, cut side up.
  • Serve crostini topped with mint and olives.

CROSTINI WITH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO



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I had this in an Italian Restaurant close to home. This is my version. Make extra because these little treats disappear rather quickly.

Provided by ELEANOR1052

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 French baguette, cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, halved
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 bunch fresh basil, julienned
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Brush the slices of bread lightly with olive oil, and place on a baking sheet. Toast under the broiler for about 3 minutes. Watch carefully. Rub each crostini with a garlic clove for flavor.
  • Place the tomatoes into a medium bowl, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the crostini on a serving tray. Top each one with a slice of mozzarella cheese, cover with a spoonful of tomatoes, and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 453 mg, Sugar 4 g

TOMATO AND OLIVADA CROSTINI



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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

a 16-inch thin loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
two 28-ounce cans Italian whole tomatoes, seeded and drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
about 1/3 cup olivada or other bottled black olive paste(Olivada or other bottled black olive paste available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets)
Garnish: about 50 small fresh parsley leaves

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.

GARLIC CROSTINI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA



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Organic tomatoes, fresh mozarella and basil top baguette slices for a delicious appetizer you can serve in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette (about 8 oz)
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. On ungreased cookie sheet, place bread slices. Brush oil on slices of bread. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until very light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together all remaining ingredients except garlic.
  • Cut garlic cloves in half. Rub cut sides of garlic over toasted bread slices. Spoon mixture onto bread slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

TOMATO TAPENADE CROSTINI



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If you love classic olive tapenade, you'll love this refreshing version using fresh tomatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
8 green olives, pitted
8 kalamata olives, pitted
2 small cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 anchovy fillet, cut up
2 oz reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place baguette slices in single layer on cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes, turn. Bake 5 minutes longer or until toasted.
  • In food processor, place all Tapenade ingredients, except feta cheese. Cover; process until mixture is finely diced, scraping bowl if necessary.
  • Using slotted spoon, serve tapenade on crostini; sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CROSTINI WITH SUN-DRIED-TOMATO TAPENADE



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Categories     Food Processor     Olive     Tomato     Bake     Cocktail Party     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
3/4 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup drained capers
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 French-bread baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Additional olive oil

Steps:

  • Using on/off turns, finely chop olives and tomatoes in processor. Add 2/3 cup oil, capers, and oregano; blend to coarse puree. Transfer to bowl. (Tapenade can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread slices on baking sheet. Brush lightly with additional oil. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Spread tomato tapenade on toasts and serve.

KALAMATA AND TOMATO CROSTINI



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Make and share this Kalamata and Tomato Crostini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Judy-Jude

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 baguette, slice 1/2 inch slices
2 -3 garlic cloves, whole
1/2 cup kalamata olive, chopped fine
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped fine
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained (combine with other ingredients, carefully, so you don't break them up)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2-1 3/4 ounces fresh parmesan cheese, sliced thinly (I use a potato peeler)
2 plum tomatoes, sliced thinly
2 stalks green onions, green part only, sliced thin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place baguette slices, evenly, on baking sheet. Place under broiler or bake in 350 degree oven, until lightly browned (about 4-5 minutes) turn and broil or bake for another 4-5 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove and set aside until cool enough to handle. Take clove of garlic and rub each slice of bread on one side. Set aside on serving platter.
  • Combine the next 4 ingredients and set aside.
  • Spread each baguette slice with Kalamata olive mixture, thin slices of Parmesan cheese, slice of tomato, sprinkle of green onion, and top with a drizzle of olive oil. 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 712.1, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 9.9

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will ensure that your crostini are packed with flavor.
  • Roast the tomatoes before using them. This will concentrate their flavor and make them even sweeter.
  • Choose a good quality Kalamata olive spread. This is the key ingredient in this recipe, so make sure you find one that you enjoy.
  • Toast the bread until it is golden brown and crispy. This will give your crostini a nice crunch.
  • Serve the crostini immediately. They are best when they are fresh and warm.

Conclusion:

Kalamata and tomato crostini are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these crostini a try. You won't be disappointed!

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