Instructions

Combine olives, capers, basil, garlic and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in food processor. Run the blade long enough to chop and blend the ingredients. It should be a little coarse, not smooth.

Transfer the olive spread to a serving dish and set aside.

Brush both sides of sliced baguette with olive oil and crushed garlic and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake the bread in preheated 400 degree F oven for about 10 minutes or until toasted.

Allow crostini to cool before serving.

Give the olive spread a stir before setting out as the olive oil tends to separate from the other ingredients after sitting.

Garnish with a sprig of basil and a few whole olives.