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20-Minute Tinned Sardine Tapenade Crostini Recipe

Tinned Sardine Tapenade Crostini

A simple and flavorful appetizer featuring tinned sardines blended into a tapenade and served on crisp crostini.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (4 oz) tinned sardines in olive oil, drained
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside.
  3. In a food processor, combine sardines, olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper. Pulse until smooth but slightly chunky.
  4. Spread the tapenade evenly over each crostini.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use sardines packed in olive oil for the best flavor.
  • Adjust lemon juice or olives to taste for more tang or saltiness.
  • Store leftover tapenade in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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