Tuesday, June 9, 2009

MEDITERRANEAN CROSTINI

This delicious olive, cheese and tomato topped bread is perfect for parties, buffets and makes a welcome appetizer. It also makes a perfect accompaniment to pasta, soup or any other continental main course.

Preparation Time : 5 mins.
Cooking Time : 30 sec.
Makes 6 crostinis.

Ingredients
6 slices French bread
¼ cup black olives, sliced
¼ cup cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter

To be mixed together for the marinated tomatoes
12 thin slices of tomatoes
1 teaspoon chopped basil
½ teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt to taste
freshly crushed pepper to taste

Method
1.Butter the bread slices. Top each slice with 2 slices of the marinated tomatoes.
2.Sprinkle with the olives and cheese and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds.
3.Serve hot.

Tips
VARIATION : FOR THE GRILL OPTION
At step 1, pre-heat the oven to 250°C (500°F) and bake the bread slices for 3 minutes
before adding the topping.

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