Tomato Jam And Olive Tapenade On Garlic Crostini Recipes

TAPENADE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Add the red peppers, kalamata and pimento-stuffed olives, garlic, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times, adding enough olive oil to loosen the mixture to a loose paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more garlic or red pepper flakes if desired.
• Spread the crostini with a bit of pesto and spoon on a big dollop of the tapenade. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

TOMATO TAPENADE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place baguette slices in single layer on cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes, turn. Bake 5 minutes longer or until toasted.
• In food processor, place all Tapenade ingredients, except feta cheese. Cover; process until mixture is finely diced, scraping bowl if necessary.
• Using slotted spoon, serve tapenade on crostini; sprinkle with feta cheese.

CROSTINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• For the Sun-dried Tomato Jam: Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the reserved sun-dried tomato oil, olive oil, onion, and garlic. Stir and cook until the onions are soft and beginning to brown at the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sugar, vinegar, water, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue simmering until most of the liquid is reduced and the mixture is the consistency of jam, about 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• For the Crostini: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place the baguette slices on the baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the baguette slices with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.
• Place the soft goat cheese in a small bowl. Stir in the thyme.
• To assemble: Spread the crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Jam and top with the goat cheese and herb mixture. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

RUSTIC TOMATO AND OLIVE TAPENADE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450° and cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, brown sugar, oregano, and chili pepper flakes in a large bowl. Toss to coat, then transfer to the lined pan. Roast for 25 minutes, then set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• Transfer the tomatoes to a cutting board and give them a rough chop. Place the tomatoes in a large serving bowl and fold in the chopped olives.

TOMATO JAM AND OLIVE TAPENADE ON GARLIC CROSTINI

Steps:

• To make the Jam: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and over low-medium heat, reduce by
• 1/3, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature before serving.
• To make the Tapenade: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until coarsely mixed. Set aside.
• To make the Crostini: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thinly slice the baguette crosswise, and line up on a cookie sheet. Toast in the oven until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Slice the garlic clove in half and rub each toast with the cut side of the garlic. Serve with Tomato Jam and Olive Tapenade.

OLIVE TAPENADE AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine tapenade, thyme leaves, walnuts, and currants. Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons goat cheese onto each crostini. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons olive mixture on top, and garnish each with thyme tips. Serve.