Easy Artichoke Crostini

A fantastic artichoke spread for crostini or baguettes that you can make in advance; it can be covered and kept at room temperature for up to 3 hours. It's always a hit at dinner parties!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 13 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 large clove garlic, peeled
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste
• 4 artichoke hearts in water, drained
• 1 loaf French baguette

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Place artichoke hearts in a bowl; mash with a fork. Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Cut baguette into 8 slices, about 1/2-inch thick; place slices on baking sheet.

Step 4

Broil both sides until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Slice garlic clove in half; rub on one side of each slice. Top bread slices with artichoke spread.