Olive Tapenade (Mediterranean Olive Spread)
Olive tapenade is a rich, savory Mediterranean condiment, spread or dip made with diced brined olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, and herbs. Make your own in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces olives pitted (See Note 1, brine-cured
- 6 ounces black olives pitted, drained
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste minced, or 2 anchovy filets
- 1/4 cup capers drained
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Serve
- baguette toasted, slices
- Pita chips
Instructions
- Make sure both olives are drained and pitted. You should have 1.5 cups total. Transfer to a food processor with anchovy paste (filets), capers, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper. Pulse several times until coarsely chopped.
- Scrape sides with spatula and add olive oil. Pulse several more times until a chunky paste forms, scraping sides as needed. Season to taste with salt and serve at room temperature.
- To make baguette slices. Slice (sourdough) baguette and place on baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and seasoning salt. Place under broiler and toast until golden brown (several minutes). Let cool and serve with tapenade.
Notes
- Any green or black cured, brined olives work here. I prefer to use Manzanillo, mission, and/or kalamata olives.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 173IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.