Olive Rosemary Crostini

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small loaf crusty bread, sliced
• 1/4 pound Sicilian oil-cured black, pitted and chopped
• 1/4 pound green olives, pitted and chopped
• 3 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stems

Directions

Heat 2 cloves garlic in oil over low heat in a small skillet. Char bread slices under hot broiler to brown on both sides. Dab charred bread with garlic oil using a pastry brush. Place reserved oil in a small bowl with chopped olives. Place garlic cloves on a cutting board and pile together with capers, red pepper flakes and rosemary leaves. Finely chop garlic and herb mixture. Combine garlic-herb mixture with olives and oil in a small bowl. To assemble crostini, spread olive tapenade on toasts and enjoy!