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Olive Tapenade Recipe
Olive Tapenade is a coarsely chopped spread featuring brine-cured olives, anchovy paste, capers, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice, emulsified with olive oil. It delivers a salty, savory flavor profile with a chunky texture, useful as a condiment or appetizer spread that complements fresh bread or vegetables.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
12
servings (1/4 cup each)
Calories:
68 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups olives drained (see note 1, pitted, brine-cured
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 2 anchovy filets, minced (see note 2)
- 3 tablespoons capers rinsed (see note 3)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic roasted if desired (see note 4)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine olives, anchovies, capers, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Pulse 2 to 3 times until coarsely chopped.
- Drizzle in olive oil and pulse a few more times until a chunky paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.
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Notes
- Choose mild, brine-cured olives like Kalamata or Lucques for balanced flavor.
- If preferred, anchovy paste can substitute minced anchovies for ease of preparation.
- Rinse capers before use to tone down their saltiness.
- Roasted garlic softens the flavor but is optional depending on taste preference.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving (1/2 cup)
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
0.4mg
(0%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
20mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
112IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving (1/2 cup) | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.