Easy Tapenade
on Dec 06, 2013, Updated Apr 11, 2019
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About this
The only time I have ever had this appetizer was at a local restaurant specializing in Mediterranean food, here in the Fox River valley of Wisconsin. It is no coincidence that this fine dining establishment offers black olive tapenade, as it is a popular food in the south of France where it is generally eaten as an hors d’oeuvere, spread on bread.
It is also used occasionally to stuff poultry, when served as a main course. This rich, olive based spread can be used as an appetizer, served with crackers, crusty bread or crudités. It can also be used as a condiment. For something a little different than the oft cream based and cranberry laden holiday accompaniment, give this rich and flavorful spread a try.
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Recipe
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Easy olive tapenade recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup kalamata olives, whole and pitted
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 anchovy fillet, or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 leaf fresh basil
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in small food processor, or blender.
- Pulse/Process/Blend to desired consistency.
- Adjust ingredient quantities to taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Danny and Scott I absolutely love your recipes! I am always looking for new easy appetizers while we cruise around on our boat. Docktails are a very frequent event that requires shareable appetizers! Thanks for sharing so many yummy ideas! Love and hugs!
Who doesn’t love a good tapenade? It’s one of my favorite snacks and I make it very often. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Dan. This tapenade looks delicious. I might even try it if we didn’t sell a Black Olive Tapenade in our shop;)
Keep them coming!!
I remember the first time I had this! I couldn’t stop eating it.. Saving your recipe for the new years!
I love olives, this would be the perfect sandwich spread for me!
I have been on a huge kalamata olive kick lately, this looks great! Perfect for an appetizer and healthy too!
I love Tapenade and have never thought to actually make it (what can I say, Trader Joe’s calls to me!)- maybe this will be the recipe that gets me off of the jarred variety!