MSG Free Pesto-Walnut Artichoke Olive Crostini

These crostini are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Toasted whole-grain rounds get loaded with a bright, herby walnut pesto — made entirely from scratch with fresh basil, raw walnuts, garlic, and lemon juice — then topped with a briny, tangy mix of artichoke hearts and Castelvetrano olives. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means you can serve these with total confidence that no hidden flavor enhancers or additives snuck into the mix. That matters more than people realize with store-bought pestos and jarred olive spreads, which often rely on flavor boosters to punch things up. Here, the brightness comes entirely from fresh lemon juice, good olive oil, and real herbs doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The result is layered, savory, and genuinely impressive — the kind of thing guests assume took far more effort than it did. Finish with a scatter of fresh basil and serve immediately for maximum crunch.

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