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Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Olive Tapenade (5 Minutes!)

Simple, fresh, and flavorful olive tapenade made with just 6 ingredients. Perfect as a tangy dip, savory pairing for hummus, or sandwich spread!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 (3-Tbsp servings)
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted, drained olives (we love Kalamata and green olives)
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)*
  • 1/3 cup tightly packed fresh basil
  • 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice (1 lemon yields ~3 Tbsp or 45 ml)
FOR SERVING optional
  • hummus
  • Pita chips / crackers (ensure gluten-free for GF eaters)

Instructions

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  1. Add olives, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olive oil (starting with lesser amount), and lemon juice to a food processor and mix/pulse to achieve a dip with some texture. Scrape down sides as needed.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more sun-dried tomatoes for tomato flavor, basil for fresh herb flavor, lemon juice for acidity, olive oil to thin, or garlic for bite. Optional: Add a pinch of salt and pepper, though we didn’t find it needed it.
  3. Serve immediately. This makes a great dip on its own or for pairing/layering with hummus. We also love it as a sandwich spread on a veggie sandwich like the Trashy Vegan Sandwich from our Everyday Cooking Cookbook, or our Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich.
  4. Store in the refrigerator up to 7-10 days. Freeze for long-term storage, though best when fresh.

Notes

  • *If using sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, start with a smaller amount and omit olive oil from recipe. *Recipe as originally written makes ~1 ½ cups. *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of olive oil.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1three-Tbsp servings Calories 99 (5%) Carbohydrates 4.8g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9.2g (14%) Saturated Fat 4.2g (21%) Sodium 559mg (23%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Fiber 1.9g (8%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(3-Tbsp servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99

% Daily Value*

Serving 1three-Tbsp servings
Calories 99 5%
Carbohydrates 4.8g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9.2g 14%
Saturated Fat 4.2g 21%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.