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Easy Tomato and Tapenade Tartlets

Our fave appetizer at the moment! These savory little tarts made with tomatoes and olive puree is delicious, and is perfect at a summer dinner party. 

Ingredients (for 6 people):

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp herbes de Provence
• 1/2 17.3-oz. pkg. puff pastry (thawed)
• 6 tsp black olive tapenade
• 9 tsp prepared hummus
• Salt and pepper (for seasoning)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, toss in the cherry tomatoes and drizzle over the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
3. Cut the puff pastry into 3 1/2- inch circles, you can use the lips of a mug of small bowl for this. Transfer to the baking sheet and prick each round with a fork.
4. Spread 1 tsp of tapenade and 1 1/2 tsp hummus onto each round of puff pastry. Top each round with 8 cherry tomato halves. Bake for 20 mins. until the crusts are golden. 
5. Serve and enjoy!