Yield: 32 Pieces

Ingredient
Amount
Baguette, ¼-inch thin slices, bias cut
1 ea.
Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp.
Garlic clove, peeled
1 ea.
 
Picholine olives, pitted, rinsed well
1 cup
Capers, chopped, rinsed well
1 Tbsp.
Oil cured anchovies fillets, chopped
3 ea.
Water
2 Tbsp.
Toasted slivered almonds
1 Tbsp.
Garlic, mashed to a paste
¼ tsp.
Cumin seed, toasted and ground
¼ tsp.
Spanish paprika
¼ tsp.
Fresh thyme, chopped
½ tsp.
Serrano chile, finely chopped
½ tsp.
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Lemon juice ½ tsp.
Salt and pepper 3 Tbsp.
Slivered almonds, toasted, chopped ½ cup
   
Red pepper, roasted, peeled, cut in chiffonade 1 ea.
Extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp.
Salt and pepper to taste
Fennel, shaved 2 cups
Italian parsley, coarsely chopped ¼ cup
Lemon juice 1 Tbsp.
Extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp.
Salt and pepper to taste
Toasted slivered almonds 2 Tbsp.
 
Method

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Place baguette slices on a parchment lined sheet pan in a single layer. Toast in the oven for 5 - 6 minutes, flipping half way through the cooking until golden brown on both side. Brush lightly with extra virgin olive oil, then lightly rub on one side with a peeled garlic clove.

2. Place olives, capers, anchovies, water, and 1 tablespoon almonds in the food processor. Purée until smooth, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides periodically. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, thyme, serrano chili, pepper and lemon juice. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the 3 tablespoons of olive oil, one at a time to emulsify. Add the chopped almonds and pulse 1 - 2 times, leaving the purée chunky. Set aside.
3. Combine the roasted pepper strips and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
4. Combine the shaved fennel and parsley. Mix well. Add the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
5. To Assemble: Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of tapenade on a piece of toasted baguette. Top with ½ tablespoon of the fennel mixture. Place a 1 slice of red pepper and toasted almonds on top.

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