CROSTINI with black or green OLIVE PATÉ, very simple with few ingredients, perfect for appetizer or aperitif, easy and very quick, great to accompany seafood or meat dishes.
I often make them for aperitifs or as an appetizer, because they go well with everything: seafood dishes, meat, cold cuts, and cheese boards. The olive paté is perfectly flavorful and on warm crostini it becomes dangerously addictive… one leads to another.
The great thing about these crostini with olive paté is that you can really make them however you like: black olives, green olives, or a mix, rustic bread or baguette, creamier or more rustic. In 5 minutes, you have an elegant, economical, and super versatile appetizer.
If you have last-minute guests or want to bring something tasty without complicating your life, these crostini are the solution. They always disappear before you even sit down at the table, trust me.
Follow me in the kitchen today, there are crostini with olive paté.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 15 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, New Year's
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz olives (black or green)
- extra virgin olive oil
- 0.7 oz walnuts
Steps
Remove the pits from the olives and place them in a mixer, then add oil, start with a couple of tablespoons, blend well.
Check the consistency, if it’s too thick, add more oil and blend again until you get a spreadable cream, neither liquid nor too thick.
Slice the bread thinly and bake in the oven with a drizzle of oil or in the air fryer at 356°F for 4-5 minutes.
Spread the paté on the bruschetta, add chopped walnuts, an olive for decoration, and a sprig of rosemary.
Bon appétit
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CROSTINI with OLIVE PATÉ
Quick Variants
Mediterranean: add oregano or thyme
More delicate: incorporate a tablespoon of cream cheese
More intense: add an anchovy fillet
Rustic: blend less for a coarser texture
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FAQ CROSTINI with OLIVE PATÉ
How to make olive paté at home?
To prepare olive paté at home, just blend pitted olives with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. You can enrich it with capers, anchovies, garlic, or aromatic herbs like oregano and parsley, adjusting the consistency with more oil or a tablespoon of water.
How to remove bitterness from olive paté?
If the olive paté turns out bitter, the trick is to rinse the olives well under water before using them. It also helps to add a touch of quality extra virgin olive oil or a pinch of sugar. Alternatively, a small piece of potato or some bread blended with the olives naturally reduces bitterness.
Can I prepare crostini with olive paté in advance?
Certainly! You can easily prepare them in advance, the night before.
What to pair with crostini with olive paté?
They are perfect with seafood appetizers, cold cuts, cheese, or as an aperitif.
