Green Olivida Crostini

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups green olives (pitted)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup olive oil (if olives are packed in oil use instead of olive oil)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper (dried or crushed)
• 1 loaf italian bread (sliced thin)

Recipe

• 1 puree all ingrediens in a food processor; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 2 transfer to a jar and pour 1/4" olive oil over top to preserve; refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for later use.
• 3 crostini:.
• 4 brush slices of bread with olive oil, cook at 400 degrees until golden brown; about 13 minute (toast can be made 1 day ahead, wrapped tightly).
• 5 to serve; spread olivia on top of cooled toast, serve as an appetiser.