Olivada Crostini

Name: Olivada Crostini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 12 ounces pitted whole ripe olives, drained; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 2 large garlic cloves; salt and pepper; 1 loaf French baguette; red bell pepper, roasted (can be purchased in a jar)

Submitted by Zetty66

"This is a black olive lovers dream!!! Has a very nice appearance with the contrast of the black olives and red bell pepper. One of my favorites. Adapted from BA"

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 2 cups

ingredients

12 ounces pitted whole ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 large garlic cloves
salt and pepper
1 loaf French baguette
red bell pepper, roasted (can be purchased in a jar)

directions

Blend olives, oil, pine nuts, and garlic in a processor. Season with salt and pepper (can be made one week ahead and refrigerated).
Cut bell pepper into slices and set aside.
Slice French bread into slices on a diagonal.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread slices in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, 10 minutes.
Spread olive paste on toasts. Top with bell pepper slices.