Greek Crostini
This quick and easy appetizer recipe is always a hit!
Servings: 12 appetizers (1 per serving)
Ingredients
HUMMUS:
- One 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
CROSTINI:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 large pitted green olives or kalamata olives, chopped finely
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely diced
- One 12-ounce baguette, sliced into 12 pieces
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
PREPARE THE HUMMUS:
- In a food processor, combine the hummus ingredients. Blend to create a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
ASSEMBLE THE CROSTINI:
- In small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon oil, olives and celery. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Spread the hummus mixture among the baguette slices, and top with the olive mixture. Season with freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- A good olive oil can sometimes make all the difference!
- Toast the baguette slices briefly under the broiler (before topping with chickpea mixture) if you prefer a toasted baguette.
Nutrition
Serving: 1appetizer | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg