Artichoke Pate

Artichoke Pate with Toasted Walnuts on Olive Oil Toasted Crostini

2 cups of marinated artichokes (from a jar), drained well

2 tbsp of the marinated artichoke liquid

1/2 cup finely grated parmesan

1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs

1/4 cup olive oil

juice of a lemon

1 garlic clove, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

1/4 cup walnuts, freshly toasted

chives, finely chopped (optional) 

one baguette

olive oil 

Directions

Combine all the pate ingredients in a food processor. 

Preheat oven to 350°.

Slice the baguette into 1/4 slices. Brush with olive oil and taost in the oven for 10 minutes, turn them over and bake for another 5 minutes until good and toasty.

Put the pate in a bowl, sprinkle with chives and lay out crostini and toasted walnuts and serve!

Delicious!