Mediterranean Olive Tapenade with Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted black olives, chopped
• 1 cup pitted green olives, chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 baguette French bread, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 02
   Slice the baguette into 1/4-inch thick slices.
3. 03
   Brush each side of the baguette slices with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
4. 04
   Bake the crostini in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
5. 05
   While the crostini are baking, combine the black olives, green olives, capers, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, parsley, thyme, and black pepper in a food processor.
6. 06
   Pulse the mixture until coarsely chopped, ensuring not to over-process; the tapenade should have some texture.
7. 07
   Taste the tapenade and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
8. 08
   Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl and serve with the warm crostini.