Green Olive and Walnut Crostini

By Bellacucinam

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnut pieces (2 ounces)
• 1/4 pound Picholine or other green olives, pitted and finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick and toasted
• 3/4 cup soft goat cheese (6 ounces)

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and bake for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool, then finely chop.

2.In a medium bowl, mix the olives, walnuts, olive oil, anchovies and garlic.

3.Spread each slice of toasted baguette with 2 teaspoons of the goat cheese and top with 1 tablespoon of the olive mixture. Arrange the crostini on a platter and serve.