Crostini with Spicy Green Olivada Recipe

Crostini with Spicy Green Olivada Recipe

  • 1 cup pitted green olives
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 18 1/3-inch-thick diagonal slices French-bread baguette
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
  1. 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.)
  2. 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.)
  3. Spread olive mixture onto toasts. Sprinkle with Kalamata olives and serve.