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Olive Tapenade

Awaken your palate with this zesty Olive Tapenade, a savory blend of kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and capers. This delightful spread boasts bold Mediterranean flavors that are sure to impress at your next gathering. Enjoy it on crostini, as a vibrant dip, or an unexpected condiment that will take your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary in no time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: appetizer, game day, snack
Servings: 8
Calories: 46kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes (in oil) reserve oil
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2 tablespoons sun dried tomato oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
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Instructions

  • Assemble your ingredients, ensuring the Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped parsley, garlic cloves, and capers are at hand. Reserve the sun-dried tomato oil for use in the blending process.
  • Place all ingredients, including the sun-dried tomato oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse puree, adjusting to your preferred texture.
  • This olive tapenade serves beautifully over crostini, as a standalone dip, or as a zesty condiment to elevate your dishes. Enjoy immediately or store for future use.

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Notes

  1. Variations: For an added flavor depth, consider incorporating a few anchovy fillets or a teaspoon of anchovy paste.
  2. Texture: The final texture of your tapenade depends on your personal preference - pulse a bit longer for a smoother blend, or keep it chunky with a shorter processing time.
  3. Serving Size: This recipe yields approximately 1.5 cups of tapenade, perfect for a gathering or for storing in the fridge for your own use.
  4. Sun-dried Tomato Oil: If the sun-dried tomatoes don't come in enough oil, substitute with extra virgin olive oil.
  5. Storage: Tapenade can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. The flavors tend to deepen over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg