Tapenade on Toast
A quick and flavorful French-inspired appetizer featuring a rich olive and caper spread on crispy toasted bread. Perfect for a snack or party starter.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 loaf baguette, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine the 1 cup olives, 2 tbsp capers, 1 garlic clove, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Pulse until coarsely chopped, about 10 seconds.
- 2
Scrape down the sides and pulse again until the mixture forms a thick paste, about 5 more seconds. Set aside.
- 3
Preheat your oven's broiler. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 4
Brush the bread slices with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Broil until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- 5
Remove the toast from the oven and let cool slightly. Spread a generous spoonful of tapenade on each slice.
- 6
Serve immediately, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil or fresh herbs if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- food processor
- baking sheet
- pastry brush
- knife
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