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Olive Tapenade

Savory Olive Tapenade with Kalamata for Your Next Gathering

This Olive Tapenade is a rich, garlicky spread perfect for any gathering, offering Mediterranean flavors that everyone will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Tapenade
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives pitted
  • 2 tablespoons Capers well-drained
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves Crushed Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Start by ensuring your kalamata olives are pitted and the capers are well-drained.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, add the kalamata olives, capers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, crushed garlic, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Process Mixture: Pulse the ingredients until a chunky paste forms, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  4. Serve: Transfer the tapenade to a serving dish and enjoy it with crackers, pita, or as a delightful spread on crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drizzle with a bit more olive oil before serving for an extra touch of richness.

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