Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted black or other olives
• 2 cloves garlic
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 loaf Italian or French bread, sliced into rounds
• Handful of fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. 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.
3. Meanwhile, lightly toast the bread. Spoon the olive mixture on the bread and sprinkle with the basil before serving.