Our Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini Recipe is sure to impress all your guests. Purple basil recipes are a colorful addition to any gathering. Today’s simple appetizer recipe will begin your soiree in style! 

Why we love Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini Recipe

Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini’s are an awesome appetizer to along with you… wherever you happen to be going! 

Whether it be to Easter Dinner, Spring Soirees, or just having a few family and friends over for an evening at home. You’ll love this simple appetizer!

Ingredient in Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini Recipe

• olives
• fresh purple basil leaves
• fresh thyme
• extra virgin olive oil
• white balsamic vinegar
• sea salt
• baguette
• olive oil for toasting crostini’s
• ricotta cheese
• sea salt 

How to make Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini Recipe

        Crostini Recipe:

• Preheat oven to high broil.
• Slice baguette into 1/4 inch thick slices, drizzle with olive oil, broil 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Repeat if necessary; set aside.
  

  Olive Tapenade:

• In a mixing bowl combine olives, basil, thyme, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, and white balsamic vinegar; toss to combine.
• When ready to serve, spread Ricotta Cheese on each crostini, top with approximately a teaspoon of olive tapenade mixture, fresh basil leaves, and a sprinkling of coarse sea salt.

Yield: 18

Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini Recipe

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Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini Recipe will be your new favorite go-to appetizer!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced olives
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh purple basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 baguette, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 2-3 tablespoon olive oil for toasting crostini's
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• sea salt to garnish

Instructions

1. Crostini's:
2. Preheat oven to high broil.
3. Slice baguette into 1/4 inch thick slices, drizzle with olive oil, broil 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Repeat if necessary; set aside.
5. Olive Tapenade:
6. In a mixing bowl combine olives, basil, thyme, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, and white balsamic vinegar; toss to combine.
7. When ready to serve, spread Ricotta Cheese on each crostini, top with approximately a teaspoon of olive tapenade mixture, fresh basil leaves, and a sprinkling of coarse sea salt.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 77Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 163mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g

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Enjoy making Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini Recipe for any gathering! 

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