Olivada (Olive Paste) on Bruschetta
Olivada on Bruschetta is our easy appetizer recipe, perfect for any party. The Italian olive spread is made with 3 simple ingredients!
Ingredients
Bruschetta
- 1 baguette French bread
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
Olivada (Olive Paste)
- 6 ounces pitted black olives drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Slice the baguette, on a diagonal, into slices approximately 1/2-inch thick.
- Arrange slices on baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil
- Place baking sheet with bread on the top rack in your oven. Allow to bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and rub each warm slice of toasted bread with the garlic cloves. Set aside.
- To the bowl of a food processor, add drained olives, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, basil, and chopped garlic. Blend mixture until chunky, scraping down the inside of the bowl, if necessary.
- Transfer the olivada to a small serving bowl and place bruschetta on a serving platter. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 261cal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 633mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg