Tapenade with Crostini

From EatingWell: March/April 1995

Along the French Riviera, this black-olive spread invariably contains an anchovy or two, but you may do without.

Makes: About 36 pieces

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate |

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Ingredients

1 cup black olives, pitted
2 tablespoons drained capers, rinsed
1 1/2 tablespoons rum, or brandy
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 anchovy fillet, rinsed (optional)
1 small clove garlic, crushed
1/2-1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, (see Tip)
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 small French baguette, or loaf of Italian bread

Preparation

Combine olives, capers, rum (or brandy), oil, thyme, anchovy (if using), garlic and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped. Add breadcrumbs and pulse just until mixed. Season with pepper and additional lemon juice, if desired.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Slice bread diagonally into rounds about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake until just beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Spread tapenade on crostini just before serving.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the tapenade (Step 1) for up to 1 week. The crostini (Steps 2-3) may be baked several hours in advance, allowed to cool to room temperature, then wrapped and stored at room temperature.

Tip: To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. One slice of bread makes about 1/3 cup crumbs.

Nutrition

Per serving: 30 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 79 mg sodium; 2 mg potassium.

Exchanges: Free Food

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