4.8 from 90 votes
Olive Tapenade
Awaken your palate with this zesty Olive Tapenade, a savory blend of kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and capers. This delightful spread boasts bold Mediterranean flavors that are sure to impress at your next gathering. Enjoy it on crostini, as a vibrant dip, or an unexpected condiment that will take your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary in no time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 46 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup kalamata olives pitted
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes (in oil) reserve oil
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoons sun dried tomato oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Assemble your ingredients, ensuring the Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped parsley, garlic cloves, and capers are at hand. Reserve the sun-dried tomato oil for use in the blending process.
- Place all ingredients, including the sun-dried tomato oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse puree, adjusting to your preferred texture.
- This olive tapenade serves beautifully over crostini, as a standalone dip, or as a zesty condiment to elevate your dishes. Enjoy immediately or store for future use.
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Notes
- Variations: For an added flavor depth, consider incorporating a few anchovy fillets or a teaspoon of anchovy paste.
- Texture: The final texture of your tapenade depends on your personal preference - pulse a bit longer for a smoother blend, or keep it chunky with a shorter processing time.
- Serving Size: This recipe yields approximately 1.5 cups of tapenade, perfect for a gathering or for storing in the fridge for your own use.
- Sun-dried Tomato Oil: If the sun-dried tomatoes don't come in enough oil, substitute with extra virgin olive oil.
- Storage: Tapenade can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. The flavors tend to deepen over time.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
46kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
306mg
(13%)
Potassium
207mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
304IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 304IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.