GREEN OLIVE AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

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Provided by Jean Thiel Kelley

Categories     Olive     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Oscars     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Goat Cheese     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Low Cholesterol     Engagement Party     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 cup (lightly packed) chopped pitted imported brine-cured green olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic chives or 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
16 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices baguette
1 6-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese (cut into 16 rounds)

Steps:

  • Toast fennel seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, shaking skillet occasionally, about 1 minute. Transfer seeds to medium bowl. Add olives, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic chives, orange juice, thyme, and orange peel to bowl and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Grill on 1 side until golden, about 1 minute. Turn bread over; immediately top each slice with 1 cheese round. Grill until bottoms are golden and cheese softens slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer crostini to platter. Spoon olive mixture over and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Ingredient tip:
  • Garlic chives, also known as Chinese chives, can be found at Asian markets.

Brian Fitzgerald
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These crostini are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Aiden Vick
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I love the combination of green olives and goat cheese. These crostini are the perfect way to enjoy this classic pairing.


TTVAlex_1234
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These crostini are the perfect appetizer for a party. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.


amer alfayad
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I've made these crostini several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jason Fries
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These crostini are a great way to use up leftover green olives and goat cheese.


Jamzie Shepard
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved these crostini. The goat cheese and herbs really balance out the flavor of the olives.


Miguel Pozzi
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I made these crostini for a picnic and they were the perfect finger food. They were easy to transport and everyone loved them.


Johnny Eric
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These crostini are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Rishi Ahmed
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I love the tangy flavor of the green olives and the creaminess of the goat cheese. The herbs add a nice touch of flavor.


Eyerusalem Abraham
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These crostini are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Cruz Ug
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I made these crostini for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Lubna Khan
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the crostini turned out perfectly! The combination of green olives, goat cheese, and herbs was delicious.