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Black Olive Tapenade with Figs and Roquefort
Get ready to absolutely WOW your guests with this delicious tapenade bursting with the flavors of southern France!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 128 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 cup black olives , rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup dried halved black mission figs
- 2 teaspoons capers , rinsed and drained
- 1 clove garlic , roughly chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey (vegan: use sugar syrup or agave)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
- baguette sliced into rounds and lightly toasted , for serving (Gluten Free: Use GF bread or crackers)
- small shards/shavings of Roquefort, gorgonzola or blue cheese , for serving (vegan: use blue cheese substitute such as "Sheesh")
- fresh flat-leafed parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Place the first ten ingredients in a food processor and pulse to finely chop. Add the oil and walnuts and pulse to form a chunky paste.
- Spread the tapenade on the baguettes and top with the Roquefort or blue cheese and a tiny sprig of parsley for garnish.Note: The flavor is best after the ingredients have had some time to meld.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
351mg
(15%)
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
78IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 78IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.