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Olive Tapenade

Pantry To Table
Adding fresh oregano, roasted red peppers, and anchovy paste elevates this classic Olive Tapenade recipe to WOW!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor helpful, but not necessary

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups mixed, pitted olives, (Kalamata, Castelvetrano, Spanish green, Niçoise, black olives, etc.)
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, grated on a zester such as a Microplane, or finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1/4 cup excellent-quality extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, small-diced
  • pinch kosher salt, to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 loaf French bread, cut 1" thick slices, toasted, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place the olives, capers, garlic, oregano, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped, but not mushy. Scrape the sides of the bowl if necessary and pulse again to evenly chop.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, anchovy paste, oil, and black pepper until well combined. Pour into the food processor and pulse one or two more times. Taste for seasoning.
  • Scrape the mixture into a serving bowl. Add the diced roasted red pepper and crushed red pepper if using, and gently combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
  • Serve with toasted French bread.

Notes

The extra-virgin olive oil could be an infused oil (Greek, lemon, etc.)
Nutritional calculator does not include bread or added salt.
These websites were inspiration to me for my recipe.... Cookie and Kate, Love and Lemons, and Feasting at Home.
 
Nutrition Facts
Olive Tapenade
Amount per Serving
Calories
165
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16.9
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.34
g
8
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1.01
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6.95
g
Cholesterol
 
0.28
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
618.54
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
34.54
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
1.75
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.53
g
2
%
Sugar
 
0.33
g
0
%
Protein
 
0.32
g
1
%
Vitamin C
 
12.52
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
19.87
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.68
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword olives, olive Tepande, easy appetizer
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