Tapenade Olive Spread

Serving Size: 10

This versatile spread is made with olives, anchovies, olive oil, capers, fresh herbs and garlic. Originally from the Provence region of Southern France, it makes a great appetizer served with a sliced baguette. For a gluten-free option, serve with GF crackers, and for a low carb option, serve with grilled vegetables. Also great as a condiment for chicken. Full recipe (10 servings) makes about 2 cups.

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Cook Times

Active Prep20

Hands-On Cook0

Hands-Off Cook0

Passive0

Total Time20

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Food Processor, Mixing bowls, Sharp Knives, Spatula

Ingredients

2 cup pitted Kalamata olive
2 tablespoon capers
3 fillet canned anchovy
1 lemon juiced
2 clove garlic roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt more or less to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste

Optional for serving:

baguette sliced
Gluten-free crackers for gluten-free option
assorted vegetables for low-carb option

Instructions

Combine all the above ingredients through to the olive oil in a food processor and pulse, until the mixture is to your desired consistency (should be slightly chunky). Remove to a bowl and season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve with optional ingredients.

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