Tusca Crostini: Crostini Toscane Recipe

Name: Tusca Crostini: Crostini Toscane
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice; 1 tablespoon salt packed capers, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons anchovy paste, or 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry; 1/2 pound chicken livers; 1/2 cup dry red wine, Chianti; 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Pinch chili flakes; 1/4 bunch parsley leaves, chopped; 8 (1-inch thick) slices Italian peasant bread

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice
1 tablespoon salt packed capers, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons anchovy paste, or 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1/2 pound chicken livers
1/2 cup dry red wine, Chianti
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch chili flakes
1/4 bunch parsley leaves, chopped
8 (1-inch thick) slices Italian peasant bread

1
In a 12-inch skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until just smoking.
2
Add the onion, capers, and anchovy paste, and cook until the mixture is golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Add the chicken livers and stir until lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
4
Add the wine and balsamic vinegar.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil.
6
Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
8
Remove from the heat.
9
Using a potato masher, mash the mixture so that it is lumpy.
10
Stir in the chili flakes and parsley.
11
Toast the bread until golden brown and place on serving plates.
12
Spread equal amounts of the liver mixture over 1 side of each piece of bread and serve immediately.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice, 1 tablespoon salt packed capers, rinsed and drained, 2 tablespoons anchovy paste, or 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry, and more.

Yes, Tusca Crostini: 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.

Tusca Crostini: Crostini Toscane

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