Green Olive Tapenade
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Green Olive Tapenade
Description
To prepare Green Olive Tapenade, a mixture of roughly chopped green olives and grated vegetables including white onion, roasted red pepper, and carrot is combined with minced capers. Olive oil is added to bind the ingredients, and garlic powder enhances the savory depth. The blend creates a moderately coarse spread that balances salty and tangy notes with vegetable sweetness and freshness from the olive oil.
The tapenade is served chilled or at room temperature after refrigeration, allowing the flavors to meld. It works well as a topping on crusty bread or crackers, or as a condiment for sandwiches and grilled dishes. The inclusion of carrot adds a subtle sweetness and textural contrast uncommon in traditional tapenades, softening the overall flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green olives , pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon white onion , grated
- 1 tablespoon roasted red pepper , minced
- 1 tablespoon capers , rinsed and minced
- 1 tablespoon carrot , grated
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 42.08kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.13g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.26g | 1% |
| Fat | 4.36g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.59g | 3% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 13.09mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.64g | 3% |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 389.17IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.97mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8.78mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.