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Rustic Baguette with Roasted Garlic and Marinated Olives
A great way to start a meal instead of plain bread. This Rustic Baguette with salty parmesan, tangy olives and silky olive oil will get the appetite going for the rest of the meal.
Ingredients
Serves:
- 3 each QBA Rustic Baguette White
- 60 g Garlic Bulb
- 200 mL Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 750 g Marinated Mixed Olives
- 250 g Shaved Parmesan
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180° C
Step 2
Slice the root of the garlic bulb as close to the bottom as possible. Wrap in foil with 10ml of the oil, roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
Step 3
Once garlic has cooled slightly, squeeze the soft roasted cloves into a bowl, add 20mL of the oil and make a paste.
Step 4
Cut QBA Rustic Baguette lengthways and spread with the garlic paste.
Step 5
Bake for 8-10 minutes in the oven at 180° C or until crisp and golden.
Step 6
In a fry pan over a low heat, warm the olives in the remaining olive oil.
TO SERVE
Tear Baguette into large chunks and top with Parmesan shavings. Place warmed olives in a dish and serve on the side. Serve immediately.