GREEN OLIVE AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

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Provided by Jean Thiel Kelley

Categories     Olive     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Oscars     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Goat Cheese     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Low Cholesterol     Engagement Party     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 cup (lightly packed) chopped pitted imported brine-cured green olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic chives or 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
16 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices baguette
1 6-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese (cut into 16 rounds)

Steps:

  • Toast fennel seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, shaking skillet occasionally, about 1 minute. Transfer seeds to medium bowl. Add olives, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic chives, orange juice, thyme, and orange peel to bowl and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Grill on 1 side until golden, about 1 minute. Turn bread over; immediately top each slice with 1 cheese round. Grill until bottoms are golden and cheese softens slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer crostini to platter. Spoon olive mixture over and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Ingredient tip:
  • Garlic chives, also known as Chinese chives, can be found at Asian markets.

Leonard Njoroge
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This is a great recipe! I'll definitely be making it again.


Ui Walsh
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


Kelly Munoz
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These are so delicious! I can't wait to make them again.


Nakaweesa Sheila
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I've made these crostini several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Atolagbe Samuel
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These crostini are the perfect appetizer for a party. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always get rave reviews.


Nebiola Toppin
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I added some chopped fresh herbs to the goat cheese mixture and it really took these crostini to the next level.


Omen Midnight
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I used a different type of bread than the recipe called for and they still turned out great. This recipe is very versatile.


fxckyhu10x
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crostini turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.


Raja Gaming
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These were so easy to make and they were a big hit with my guests. I will definitely be making them again.


Jeff jeff
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I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I loved these crostini. The goat cheese and bread really mellowed out the olive flavor.


Adan Gill
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! The olives and goat cheese complement each other perfectly.


Alisha Nur
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Abdul Sitar
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These crostini were a hit at my party! The combination of briny green olives, creamy goat cheese, and crispy bread was irresistible.