Polenta Bruschetta With Tapenade Recipes

QUICK BRUSCHETTA WITH OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Combine the olives, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor and puree for 30 seconds; drizzle in the oil while the processor is running. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, lightly toast the bread. Spoon the olive mixture on the bread and sprinkle with the basil before serving.

TAPENADE WITH BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Combine the capers, anchovies, thyme, brandy and olive oil in a food processor and process until just blended. Add the olives and the orange juice and pulse until well combined yet fairly coarse.
• Toast the bread on both sides under the broiler until lightly brown. While bread is still warm, rub one side with a smashed garlic clove. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the bread on both sides with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until crisp. Serve immediately with the tapenade.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO TAPENADE ON POLENTA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• For Tapenade:
• Combine all ingredients in processor. Using on/of turns, process until finely chopped. Transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• For Polenta:
• Combine whipping cream, water and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until polenta is thick, about 10 minutes. Mix in hot sauce. Season with pepper. Pour into 8-inch square glass baking dish. Chill until cold, about 1 hour. (Tapenade and polenta can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
• Cut polenta into 12 squares. Cut each square in half diagonally, forming 24 triangles. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add polenta triangles and sauté until golden, adding remaining 2 tablespoons oil as necessary, about 2 minutes per side for each batch. Transfer polenta to paper towels; drain.
• Divide tapenade among triangles. Arrange on platter. Garnish with parsley. Serve at room temperature.