Crostini With Olives And Mushrooms

Recipe By:
Lolita
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  • Total Time 40 min Ico-add
  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Medium

A great palate pleaser to start any great Dinner Party. Prepare it well ahead and refrigerate and serve cold.
 

Ingredients

  • 8 diagonal slices from a french stick
  • 1 large garlic clove, halved
  • 175 g/6 ounces chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 30 ml/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 15 ml/1 tablespoon dry vermouth
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 50 g/2 ounces stoned (pitted) black olives
  • 5 ml/1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 15 ml/1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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Directions

  1. 1. Clean the mushrooms, chop finely and toss with lemon juice;
  2. 2. Heat 4 tbsp. Olive oil in a skillet and sauté the mushrooms over high heat with the garlic;
  3. 3. Toast the slices of bread in a 180° C (350° F) oven
  4. 4. In a blender, mix the olives with the remaining oil to a creamy consistency; spread over the slices of bread;
  5. 5. Top with the mushrooms and serve.