Crostini Toscane Recipe

Name: Crostini Toscane
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. virgin olive oil; 1 md. red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice; 1 tbsp. capers; 2 tbsp. anchovy paste; 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry; 1/2 cup dry red wine, such as Chianti; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 1/2 lb. chicken livers; 8 slices Italian peasant bread, 1-inch thick; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 tbsp. virgin olive oil
1 md. red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice
1 tbsp. capers
2 tbsp. anchovy paste
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1/2 cup dry red wine, such as Chianti
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/2 lb. chicken livers
8 slices Italian peasant bread, 1-inch thick
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
In a 12-inch skillet, heat 3 tbsp.
2
olive oil until smoking over medium heat.
3
Add onion, capers, anchovy paste and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Add chicken livers and stir until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
5
Add wine, tomato paste and balsamic vinegar and bring to boil.
6
Lower heat and simmer 15 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Place mixture in food processor and pulse 5 or 6 times until chopped but not paste-like (there should be some lumps).
9
Remove from processor and set aside.
10
Toast bread under broiler and spread liver mixture over one side of each piece and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp. virgin olive oil, 1 md. red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice, 1 tbsp. capers, 2 tbsp. anchovy paste, and more.

Yes, Crostini Toscane falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crostini Toscane

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