Crostini Napoletani
Serves: 8
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Delight in Crostini Napoletani, featuring crusty Italian bread topped with creamy mozzarella, ripe plum tomatoes, and savory olivada for a burst of Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 Slices Italian Bread
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Olivada
- 1/3 Cup Calamata Olive
- 1/2 Lb Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 Lb Plum Tomato
- 1/8 Tsp Salt
Directions
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- If required pit and finely chop olives, cut mozzarella and tomatoes into 16 1/4 slices.
- Brush one side of the bread slices with some of the olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet oiled side up.
- Bake until lightly browned and crusty, about 4 minutes.
- Spread the olivada or chopped olives on each toast
- Cover each with a slice of mozzarella and top with a slice of tomato.
- Brush the tomatoes with the remaining oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Bake until the cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve at once. *Olivada is a puree of black or green olives packed in oil that is sold at specialty food stores*.
- You can substitute tapenade or make your own.
Nutrition
Per serving · 8 servingsCalories
250
Fat
16 g
Saturated fat
5 g
Carbohydrates
22 g
Sugar
2 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
7 g
Sodium
300 mg
Cholesterol
20 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 Slices Italian Bread
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Olivada
- 1/3 Cup Calamata Olive
- 1/2 Lb Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 Lb Plum Tomato
- 1/8 Tsp Salt
