Tomatoes on Toast with Green Olive Tapenade

Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes topped with a zesty green olive tapenade and Parmesan served on grilled focaccia strips.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1052.7 kcals 4210.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 71.4 grams 285.6 grams
Fat 80.6 grams 322.2 grams
Protein 14.6 grams 58.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tablespoons
1
tablespoons
Capers
Rinsed and drained
Dairy
1
handful
Parmesan
Fresh shavings
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
GrainsCereals
1
loaf
Focaccia
Cut into 15cm long strips
NutsSeeds
1
1
Sea Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
4
cloves
Garlic
Sliced
12
sprigs
Thyme
Fresh
1
clove
Garlic
Chopped
OilsFats
1
1
Olive Oil
For brushing toast
Vegetables
250
g
Green Olives
Stones removed

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 120°C.
  • Place tomatoes into a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle sliced garlic and thyme sprigs over the tomatoes.
  • Drizzle with 250ml oil and roast in the oven for one hour.
  • Remove from oven, drizzle with sherry vinegar, and set aside.
  • Pulse olives, capers, lemon juice, and chopped garlic in a blender to a rough paste.
  • Brush focaccia strips with oil and grill on a hot griddle pan for 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Spread a teaspoon of tapenade onto each grilled toast strip.
  • Top each strip with roasted tomatoes and finish with parmesan shavings.