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Tapenade

Tapenade is a traditional recipe from France made from black or green olives, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic, and Provençal herbs.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. black olives , pitted and well drained
  • 1 clove garlic , pressed (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 6 anchovy fillets
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon herbes de provence , optional
  • A few drops of organic , freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 pinch black pepper (or cayenne pepper)
Equipment
  • Mortar and pestle

Instructions

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  1. Using a small knife, cut the olives into rings.
  2. Squeeze them to remove the residual water and place them in a mortar.
  3. Add all the other ingredients to the mortar and pound them to the desired consistency, depending on taste.
  4. The consistency can be either slightly lumpy or smooth and homogeneous.
  5. Serve with toast or croutons.