Olive and Artichoke Bruschetta
Olive artichoke bruschetta is a crispy, flavorful appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Toasted baguette slices are topped with a savory artichoke-olive spread, fresh parsley, and a tangy lemon kick.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 baguette 12-14 inches
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1-14 oz can water-packed artichoke hearts drained
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup coarsely chopped olives
- ½ cup sliced green olives
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Adjust the oven rack to the upper third position and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the baguette into ½-inch thick slices, place on the prepared baking sheet and bush with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and toast the bread slices until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Flip the slices over and toast for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the slices to cool while preparing the topping.
- To the bowl of the food processor, (a mini-processor works great), add the artichoke hearts and pulse 4-5 times to break them up a bit. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the Parmesan cheese.
- Process for 10-15 seconds to a coarse purée. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and stir in the chopped olives.
- Spread about a tablespoon of the mixture on each slice of toasted bread, top with sliced olives and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
- A 9-ounce package of frozen/thawed artichoke hearts may be substituted for the canned artichoke.
- You can usually find olives in bulk at the deli/salad bar where you can purchase small amounts rather than buying an expensive jar of olives.
- If sliced olives are unavailable, consider slicing whole olives.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
