Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade With Crostini Recipe

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade With Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water; 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 3 ounces); 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 72 (1/2-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette (about 2 loaves); Cooking spray; Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Combine boiling water and sun-dried tomatoes; cover and let stand 15 minutes or until soft. Drain tomatoes in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup liquid. Combine tomatoes, reserved liquid, olives, basil, lemon juice, and garlic in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Place tomato mixture in a small bowl; stir in oil. Cover and chill.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
3
Place half of bread slices on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat bread slices with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 4 minutes. Turn bread slices over; lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake an additional 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining bread slices. Cool completely.
4
Garnish tapenade with parsley, if desired; serve with crostini.

1135

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 cups boiling water, 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 3 ounces), 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted, 2 tablespoons dried basil, and more.

Yes, Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade With Crostini 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade With Crostini

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