Tomato Jam and Olive Tapenade on Garlic Crostini

Name: Tomato Jam and Olive Tapenade on Garlic Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups peeled, seeded and diced plum tomatoes; 1 large clove garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 cup carrot juice (recommended: Trader Joe's); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest; 1 tablespoon ground fennel seed, optional; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 cup pitted black French-cured olives, drained; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves; 1/2 cup green pitted olives; 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 baguette; 1 clove fresh garlic

Servings: persons

2 cups peeled, seeded and diced plum tomatoes
1 large clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1 cup carrot juice (recommended: Trader Joe's)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
1 tablespoon ground fennel seed, optional
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup pitted black French-cured olives, drained
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/2 cup green pitted olives
1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 baguette
1 clove fresh garlic

1
To make the Jam: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined.
2
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and over low-medium heat, reduce by
3
1/3, stirring occasionally.
4
Cool to room temperature before serving.
5
To make the Tapenade: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until coarsely mixed.
6
Set aside.
7
To make the Crostini: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thinly slice the baguette crosswise, and line up on a cookie sheet.
8
Toast in the oven until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.
9
Remove from the oven.
10
Slice the garlic clove in half and rub each toast with the cut side of the garlic.
11
Serve with Tomato Jam and Olive Tapenade.

131

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Protein

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups peeled, seeded and diced plum tomatoes, 1 large clove garlic, peeled and chopped, 1 cup carrot juice (recommended: Trader Joe's), 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Tomato Jam and Olive Tapenade on Garlic 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!