Savory blend of black olives, capers, and herbs served on crisp golden crostini for a festive appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Black Olive Tapenade
01 - 2 cups pitted black olives (Kalamata or Niçoise preferred)
02 - 2 tablespoons drained capers
03 - 4 anchovy fillets in oil, drained (optional; omit for vegan)
04 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
08 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Crostini
10 - 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
11 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 garlic clove, halved (for rubbing)
# How to Make It:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F.
02 - Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
03 - Bake slices for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Remove and rub each with cut side of garlic clove. Let cool.
04 - In a food processor, pulse black olives, capers, anchovies (if using), garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and thyme until coarsely chopped.
05 - With processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil until a coarse paste forms. Scrape down sides as needed.
06 - Adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper and lemon juice to taste.
07 - Transfer tapenade to a bowl and serve alongside crostini.
