Ghostinis with Bloody Murder Sundried Tomato Tapenade Recipe

Name: Ghostinis with Bloody Murder Sundried Tomato Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf sourdough bread (about 1 1/4 pounds); 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, plus 1 tablespoon flavored oil from the jar; 2 tablespoons drained capers in brine; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Grissini and/or seeded flatbread crackers, for serving; Special Equipment: one 2 1/2- to 3-inch metal ghost-shaped cookie cutter

Servings: persons

1 loaf sourdough bread (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, plus 1 tablespoon flavored oil from the jar
2 tablespoons drained capers in brine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Grissini and/or seeded flatbread crackers, for serving
Special Equipment: one 2 1/2- to 3-inch metal ghost-shaped cookie cutter

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Trim the hard crusts from both ends of the loaf of bread.
2
Slice the remaining loaf into 1/2- to 3/4-inch slices; you will have between 14 and 16 slices.
3
Using the cookie cutter, cut 1 to 2 ghosts from each slice of bread, depending on the size.
4
Reserve the scraps for making fresh breadcrumbs, stuffing or bread pudding.
5
Lay the ghosts on a rimmed baking sheet and lightly brush with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
6
Season all the slices with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
7
Bake in the oven until toasted, flipping halfway, 10 to 12 minutes.
8
Set aside to cool.
9
While the bread toasts, put the olives, parsley, sundried tomatoes, flavored oil, capers, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
10
Pulse until chunky and then process until mostly smooth.
11
Add the lemon juice and pulse a few times to incorporate.
12
Serve with the ghostinis on the side plus additional grissini breadsticks and/or flatbread crackers.

150

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf sourdough bread (about 1 1/4 pounds), 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, and more.

Yes, Ghostinis with Bloody Murder Sundried Tomato Tapenade falls under the General 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.

Ghostinis with Bloody Murder Sundried Tomato Tapenade

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