Green Olive and Goat Cheese Crostini

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Green Olive and Goat Cheese Crostini
45 min.
16
65kcal

Suggestions


Introducing a delightful dish that perfectly balances sophistication and simplicity: Green Olive and Goat Cheese Crostini. This vegetarian appetizer is ideal for gatherings, parties, or just a well-deserved snack while sipping your favorite wine. The combination of creamy goat cheese and tangy brine-cured green olives creates a harmonious flavor profile, while the aromatic touch of garlic chives and fresh thyme adds an irresistible herbal note.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves 16, making it a fantastic choice for entertaining a larger crowd. The inviting aroma of toasting fennel seeds will fill your kitchen, elevating your appetizer experience. The slightly charred baguette slices, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil, serve as the perfect base for the luscious olive and cheese topping.

This crostini is not just a feast for the taste buds but also for the eyes. The vibrant colors of the chopped green olives against the creamy white goat cheese will impress your guests. Pair it with a chilled rosé, like the Château du Rouët 2007 Côtes de Provence, for a delightful complement to the bold flavors. Whether served as part of an antipasti platter or as a standalone snack, this Green Olive and Goat Cheese Crostini is sure to become a new favorite at your gatherings!

Ingredients

  • 16.5 inch crusty baguette 
  • tablespoon garlic clove thinly sliced
  • teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • ounce goat cheese fresh soft cut into 16 rounds)
  • cup oil-cured olives green packed pitted chopped (lightly )
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for brushing
  • tablespoon orange juice fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons orange zest finely grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Toast fennel seeds in small skillet overmedium-high heat until fragrant, shakingskillet occasionally, about 1 minute.
  2. Transfer seeds to medium bowl.
  3. Add olives,2 tablespoons oil, garlic chives, orangejuice, thyme, and orange peel to bowl andtoss to blend. Season to taste with saltand pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to roomtemperature before using.
  4. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  5. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Grillon 1 side until golden, about 1 minute. Turnbread over; immediately top each slice with 1cheese round. Grill until bottoms are goldenand cheese softens slightly, about 1 minute.
  6. Transfer crostini to platter. Spoon olivemixture over and sprinkle with pepper.
  7. Garlic chives, alsoknown as Chinese chives, can be foundat Asian markets.
  8. On hot summerevenings, Jeanne likes to serve chilledrosé. It's delicious with the crostini andis also great paired with the Cornishgame hens. To find interesting wines,Jeanne often stops by her favorite localwine shop, Colorado Wine Company.The staff there turned her on to the
  9. Château du Rouët 2007 Côtes de Provence
  10. Rosé Cuvée Reservée Tradition ($13)that she's pouring tonight. The Grenache-Syrah blend has a fruity, elegant tasteand is rich enough to stand up to thebold flavors in this menu.

Nutrition Facts

Calories65kcal
Protein14.41%
Fat73.29%
Carbs12.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.42
Glycemic Load
0.98
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
1.8100000153417%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.13mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:64.64kcal
3.23%
Fat:5.38g
8.28%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.37%
Carbohydrates:2.03g
0.68%
Net Carbohydrates:1.58g
0.58%
Sugar:0.36g
0.4%
Cholesterol:4.89mg
1.63%
Sodium:187.2mg
8.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.38g
4.76%
Copper:0.1mg
4.8%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.01%
Phosphorus:31.9mg
3.19%
Vitamin A:157.98IU
3.16%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.06%
Calcium:25.87mg
2.59%
Iron:0.42mg
2.35%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.19%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.02%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.82%
Fiber:0.45g
1.8%
Vitamin C:1.37mg
1.66%
Vitamin K:1.45µg
1.38%
Selenium:0.9µg
1.28%
Folate:4.83µg
1.21%
Magnesium:4.47mg
1.12%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious