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Green Olive, Goat Cheese & Basil Crostini

June 2, 2012 by hipfoodiemom 5 Comments

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People who know me know I love to entertain, have friends over, just get together and talk and EAT! I get this from my father. . my father is a restaurant owner (owns two actually in Dallas, TX and has been in the restaurant business ever since I was a little kid). Anyway, he loves people, food and good times so what better business to be in?

 

Growing up, I think my brother, sister and I learned how to be good hosts from him and my mom. To always have a TON of food when you have guests over, make your guests comfortable and happy, basically feed them and make sure their glass isn’t empty . I’ve learned a lot from my dad and there will be a few more posts talking about him because, as I’ve grown into adulthood, I see a lot similarities with my dad and I (good and bad). Anyway, he is a good man and good father and loves us a bunch!

 

I’m ALWAYS looking for good appetizer recipes – so, here’s a lovely green olive, goat cheese and basil crostini. . one that will be sure to please any guests you have over! My husband and I enjoyed some of these tonight before dinner over a glass of red wine. These are delicious!

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

GREEN OLIVE, GOAT CHEESE & BASIL CROSTINI

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Green Olive, Goat Cheese & Basil Crostini

Course: Appetizer
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • Picholine or other green olives chopped (1/2 cup)
  • Black kalamata olives chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic use however much you want
  • 1/2 baguette sliced 1/2 inch thick and toasted
  • 3/4 cup soft goat cheese 6 ounces
  • 1/2 cup basil; torn for garnish

Instructions

  • To prepare the toasted baguette: I prefer to just toast them on the stove in a large pan. Cook on med-high. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil onto pan and place baguette pieces there. Toast until bread becomes golden brown; flip and toast both sides until crunchy.
  • Chop up your olives
  • In a medium bowl, mix the olives, olive oil and garlic
  • Assemble: Spread each slice of toasted baguette with 2 teaspoons of the goat cheese, top with 1 tablespoon of the olive mixture, splash some balsamic vinegar over each one and top with the torn basil.
  • Arrange the crostini on a platter and serve!

 

 

You can also prepare the toasted baguette in the oven:
  1. Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Put bread slices in a large shallow baking pan and brush slices with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired, then bake until pale golden, about 8-10 minutes. Rub toasts with cut sides of garlic (if desired).

Recipe adapted from Food & Wine’s Green Olive and Walnut crostini recipe. See that recipe here.

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. virginiaplantation says

    June 2, 2012 at 4:28 am

    Three of my favorite foods! Yum!

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  2. Addy C says

    June 2, 2012 at 5:34 am

    I love reading the stories that introduce your recipes!

    Reply
  3. Dillon Artinian says

    November 13, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Olive oil is great for any recipe but it is also a good source of phytochemicals and vitamins.^

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