Ingredients
- Olive Paste
- 1 cup pitted ripe olives
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Tomato Topping
- 2 medium tomatoes (can use red and yellow) -- chopped
- 1/3 cup green onion -- chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Toasts
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Step 1
Olive Paste
Combine olives, vinegar, garlic, capers and 1 Tablespoon olive oil in blender or processor. Cover and blend or process until smooth, running a spatula down sides of bowl halfway through. Put in air- tight container for up to two days, if desired.
Tomato Topping
Stir chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper together. Put in airtight container for up to 2 days.
Slice bread into 1/4 inch slices. Brush with olive oil and put on ungreased cookie sheet. bake at 425 degrees until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
To Assemble:
Spread each piece of toast with a thin layer of olive paste. Top with 2 tablespoons of tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake at 425 degrees for 2-3 minutes.