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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!