Simple Olive Tapenade
Experience the rich, briny flavors of the Mediterranean with this Simple Olive Tapenade, a quick 10-minute recipe that bursts with vibrant ingredients like Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, and fresh parsley. Blended to your preferred texture—whether slightly chunky or silky smooth—this versatile spread is elevated with zesty lemon juice and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Perfect as an appetizer served with crusty bread or crackers, it also makes a flavorful topping for sandwiches, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. With no cooking required and a week-long shelf life, this effortless dish is ideal for gatherings or meal prep. Elevate your snack game with this classic, crowd-pleasing condiment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup pitted green olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Add the pitted Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic clove, parsley, and lemon juice to a food processor.
Pulse the ingredients 4-6 times until coarsely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
With the food processor running on low speed, drizzle in the olive oil and continue to process until the tapenade reaches your desired texture. It can be left slightly chunky or processed until smooth, depending on personal preference.
Taste the tapenade and season with black pepper. Blend briefly to incorporate.
Transfer the tapenade to a serving dish, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, crusty bread, or as a topping for sandwiches or grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.3 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4985 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*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.
