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Black Olive Tapenade
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Black Olive Tapenade

This Provencal olive spread is easy to make and delicious on crostini, spooned over fish fillets, served with chicken breasts or lamb chops, or tossed into pasta.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 servings (2 tablespoons)
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound kalamata olives pitted brine-cured, or Niçoise olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 anchovy fillets oil-packed
  • 1 garlic peeled⁣⁠, clove
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional⁣⁠, if you like a little extra sharpness - depending on your olives)
  • 2 teaspoons thyme fresh leaves
  • 1 tablespoon parsley optional⁣⁠, chopped fresh leaves
  • 2-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • black pepper to taste (optional)⁣⁠, freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. (Optional) Mince the garlic and combine it with the lemon juice in a small bowl. Let stand for about 10 minutes (This will reduce the harsh bite of the raw garlic in the tapenade - if you like a more assertive garlic flavor, skip this step and add the garlic and lemon juice with the olives in the food processor.)⁣⁠
  2. Drain, rinse, and pat dry the olives, capers, and anchovies. Place them in the bowl of a food processor, with the Dijon mustard (if using). Use short pulses to coarsely chop the mixture, scraping the bowl as needed.⁣⁠
  3. Add the garlic/lemon juice mixture, thyme, and parsley. Pulse a few times to combine. Add enough olive oil in a steady stream while pulsing to create a thick, medium- to coarse-textured, spreadable paste. ⁣⁠
  4. Season to taste with pepper (optional), stirring to combine. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Return to room temperature before serving.⁣⁠

Notes

  • Variation:⁣⁠ Instead of fresh thyme and parsley leaves, tapenade is also delicious with a few fresh basil leaves.⁠

Nutrition Information

Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 404mg (17%) Potassium 10mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 142IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings (2 tablespoons)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 404mg 17%
Potassium 10mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 142IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.