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Green Olive Tapenade

Savory Green Olive Tapenade for Irresistible Appetizers

Enhance your gatherings with this savory Green Olive Tapenade, a delightful spread perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tapenade
  • 2 slices White Bread Can be omitted or replaced with more almonds for paleo.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Crushed for stronger taste.
  • 1 cup Pitted Green Olives Castelvetrano recommended.
  • 2 fillets Oil-Packed Anchovy Can substitute with fish sauce (1 tsp for 2 fillets).
  • 1/4 cup Almonds Other nuts like walnuts may also work.
  • 2 tablespoons Oil-Packed Capers Drain and rinse before adding.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Flat-Leaf Parsley For freshness.
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil For blending.
  • 1/2 juiced Lemon Adds brightness.
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Green Olive Tapenade
  1. Tear white bread into small pieces and place in a food processor with garlic, green olives, anchovy fillets, and almonds.
  2. Pulse until coarsely chopped, about 15-20 seconds.
  3. With the processor running, drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil, blend until creamy yet chunky.
  4. Add lemon juice and parsley, season with black pepper, stir to combine.
  5. Transfer to serving bowl or container, let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with toasted baguettes or crackers. Store in the fridge for up to a week topped with olive oil.

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