Best 2 Olive Oil Garlic Crostini Recipes

Are you looking for a quick and easy appetizer that is sure to impress your guests? Look no further than olive oil garlic crostini. This simple but delicious dish is a perfect way to start any meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a gourmet appetizer that will have everyone asking for more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

OLIVE OIL GARLIC CROSTINI

Olive Oil Garlic Crostini image

This healthy, no-fuss dish is ready in just a few minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 whole grain baguette
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
1 large garlic clove, peeled

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
Slice baguette in half lengthwise. Brush each half thoroughly with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Broil 1-2 minutes, until bread is lightly toasted.
Rub each piece of toast with the raw garlic.

CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP WITH KALE AND GARLIC-OLIVE OIL CROSTINI

Cannellini Bean Soup with Kale and Garlic-Olive Oil Crostini image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bruschetta
6 to 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, plus 1 or 2 more whole cloves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 quarts chicken stock, water, or a combination
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch kale, large ribs removed, chopped
1 baguette

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pot. Add garlic and oregano and cook no more than a minute. Add tomato paste and vinegar, and cook another minute. Add beans and stock and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add kale and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour. Season, to taste, again with salt and pepper before serving.
Slice baguette on a heavy angle to create long slices. Toast in a toaster or in the conventional oven. Rub once or twice with half a garlic clove. Season a shallow plate of extra-virgin olive oil with salt and dip each side of bread into the oil. Serve as accompaniment to the soup.

Tips:

Choose the best bread: Use a good quality, sturdy bread that can hold up to the toppings. A baguette or ciabatta is a good choice.
Slice the bread properly: Cut the bread into 1/2-inch thick slices on a slight diagonal. This will give the crostini more surface area for the toppings.
Brush the bread with olive oil: This will help the crostini to brown evenly and give them a crispy texture.
Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Leave some space between the crostini on the baking sheet so that they can cook evenly.
Watch the crostini carefully: They can burn quickly, so keep an eye on them while they are baking.
Serve the crostini warm: They are best enjoyed when they are fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Olive oil garlic crostini is a simple but delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. Whether you serve them plain or dressed up, these crostini are sure to be a hit with your guests.