Lentil Tapenade
Elevate your appetizer game with this flavorful Lentil Tapenade—a creative twist on the classic Mediterranean spread. Combining earthy green or brown lentils with briny Kalamata olives, capers, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this recipe achieves a perfect balance of bold and savory flavors. Fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic add brightness, while extra virgin olive oil ties everything together in a deliciously smooth texture. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this vegan and gluten-free tapenade is as versatile as it is tasty. Serve it with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping, or use it as a sandwich spread that guarantees to impress. Perfect for entertaining or an elevated snack, this lentil-based tapenade is sure to become a favorite at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked green or brown lentils
- 1 cup Pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt (optional)
Instructions
If not already cooked, prepare 1 cup of green or brown lentils according to package instructions. Drain and let cool to room temperature.
In a food processor, combine the cooked lentils, Kalamata olives, capers, and minced garlic. Pulse 4-5 times until roughly chopped but not pureed.
Add the chopped parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse again until the mixture is blended but retains some texture.
Taste the tapenade mixture and adjust seasoning with salt, if needed, keeping in mind the saltiness of the olives and capers.
Transfer the lentil tapenade to a serving bowl and garnish with additional chopped parsley or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Alternatively, use as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.4 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4623 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1148 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
