Tapenade in 5 Minutes
Elevate your appetizer game with this quick and delicious recipe for "Tapenade in 5 Minutes." This Mediterranean-inspired olive spread comes together effortlessly, blending briny black and green olives, tangy capers, savory anchovy fillets, and zesty fresh lemon juice into a flavorful paste. Finished with a touch of garlic, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil, this tapenade is the perfect balance of bold and fresh flavors. Made entirely in a food processor with no cooking required, it’s a time-saving wonder that’s ideal for last-minute gatherings. Serve it with crusty bread, crackers, or as a zippy enhancement to sandwiches and roasted vegetables. Ready in just five minutes, this versatile spread will impress your guests while keeping your kitchen stress-free! Keywords: 5-minute tapenade, olive spread, quick appetizer, Mediterranean recipe, easy party dip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted black olives
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 pieces anchovy fillets
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Add the black olives, green olives, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic, and parsley into a food processor or blender.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until they start to break down, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the lemon juice and black pepper to the mixture, and pulse again to combine.
While pulsing, drizzle in the olive oil slowly until the mixture becomes a coarse paste. You can adjust the texture to your preference by pulsing more or less.
Taste the tapenade and adjust seasoning if needed, such as adding a pinch of salt or more lemon juice.
Transfer the tapenade to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or chill for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.3 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 5810 mg | 253% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 57.7 mg | 321% | |
| Potassium | 265 mg | 6% | |
*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.
