181/2-inch thick slices French bread baguette (sliced diagonally)
4oz.crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
Preparation
1 Reserve 2 tablespoons of California Ripe Olives in a small bowl for garnish. In the bowl of a food processor, combine remaining California Ripe Olives, artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup of basil, olive oil, capers and orange zest. Pulse until coarsely pureed.2 Set aside. Grill baguette slices over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned on one side. 3 Remove toasts from grill and spread California Ripe Olive mixture on toasted side of each piece.4 Top with goat cheese, return to grill (cheese side up), cover and cook for 1-2 more minutes until cheese is melted and bottom side is toasted. 5 Transfer to serving plate and garnish with remaining California Ripe Olives and basil.