Rice Free Pesto-Walnut Artichoke Olive Crostini

These golden, oven-toasted rounds are loaded with bright, herby walnut pesto and a briny artichoke-olive topping that makes every bite feel like a proper appetizer from a good Italian restaurant. The pesto comes together in a food processor with fresh basil, raw walnuts, garlic, and lemon juice — no pine nuts, no fuss, and genuinely better than anything from a jar. Castelvetrano olives bring a buttery, mild richness that plays beautifully against the tangy artichoke hearts, and a hit of red pepper flakes ties the whole thing together with just enough warmth. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of rice and rice-derived fillers, so there's no label-scanning required — just straightforward, whole-food cooking. The whole-grain baguette crisps up perfectly at 400°F, giving you that satisfying crunch that holds up under the toppings without going soggy. This is the kind of crowd-pleasing starter that disappears fast at a party, but it's also easy enough to throw together for a weeknight snack.

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