Best Mediterranean Crostini Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN CROSTINI



Mediterranean Crostini image

In this recipe, toast rounds are topped twice, first with a garlicky chickpea spread, then with an olive relish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 large pitted green olives, cut into 1/8-inch slivers
2 tablespoons finely diced celery, plus celery leaves for garnish
12 slices (1/3 inch thick) baguette, toasted

Steps:

  • Make spread: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse to form a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Make relish: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon oil, olives, and celery. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Divide chickpea spread evenly among toasts, and top with olive relish. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil; season with pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with celery leaves.

MEDITERRANEAN CROSTINI RECIPE BY TASTY



Mediterranean Crostini Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: baguette, olive oil, kosher salt, hummus, greek olives, paprika

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 crostinis

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 slices baguette, 1/2 in (1 cm) cut on a slight diagonal
olive oil, to taste
kosher salt, to taste
¾ cup hummus
¼ cup greek olives, pitted and chopped mixed
paprika, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the bread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush each piece of bread with olive oil. Lightly sprinkle with salt. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are light golden brown. Let cool.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus over each crostini. Use the back of the spoon to make a divot in the hummus. Pour about ½ teaspoon olive oil into each divot. Top with 1 teaspoon Greek olives. Sprinkle paprika around the edges of the hummus.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 1 gram

MEDITERRANEAN SALSA WITH CROSTINI



Mediterranean Salsa with Crostini image

Number Of Ingredients 13

CROSTINI
32 1/4 inch thick slices French bread
nonstick cooking spray
SALSA
6 Italian plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons , sliced green onions
1 (4 1/4-ounce) can chopped ripe olives, drained
1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place bread slices on foil-lined cookie sheet spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 325°F. for 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp. Place crostini on wire rack cool completely.2. Meanwhile, in decorative bowl, combine all salsa ingredients toss gently to mix. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes to blend flavors or refrigerate until serving time. Serve salsa with crostini.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/32 of Recipe * Calories: 30 * Calories from Fat: 10 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 1 g 2% * Saturated Fat: 0 g 0% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 90 mg 4% * Total Carbohydrate: 4 g 1% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 1 g * Protein: 1 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 4% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 2% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MEDITERRANEAN CROSTINI



Mediterranean Crostini image

A sophisticated appetizer that combines all the best flavors of the Mediterranean: creamy hummus, salty olives and crunchy, fresh cucumber.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4 inch slices
Cooking spray
Hummus
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange the slices of bread on a baking sheet (fit as many as you can!). Spray lightly with cooking oil. Slide into the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Repeat this process until all the bread has been cooked.
  • Spread each slice of bread with a little hummus and arrange on a platter.
  • Combine the cucumber and kalamata olives in a bowl. Spoon a little onto all of the bread slices, dividing evenly among them.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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