CROSTINI WITH BLOCK OLIVE CAVIAR

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A delicious Italian appetizer often nicknamed "poor man's caviar." This recipe is an excellent vegan dish.

Provided by T_Wise

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups pitted black olives
1 tablespoon capers
1/2 chili pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
1 cooked artichoke bottom (may substitute half a small zucchini)
4 -5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 -6 slices whole meal bread

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, process, olives, chili pepper, artichoke bottom, and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a smooth puree, adding more olive oil if necessary.
  • remove crusts of bread and cut into quarters. brush lightly with the remaining olive oil and toast in preheated 400 degreeF oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden. Spread caviar over the crostini and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 828.1, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 4.5

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