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Olive Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade Recipe

Olive Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
  • Yield: 1 ½ cups (about 8 servings)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Enjoy the robust flavors of the Mediterranean with this Olive Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade recipe. A zesty blend of Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers, this vegan dip is perfect for spreading on crackers or as a topping for grilled dishes.


Ingredients

Kalamata Olives:

1 cup pitted

Sun-Dried Tomatoes:

½ cup packed in oil (drained)

Capers:

2 tablespoons (rinsed)

Garlic:

2 cloves (peeled)

Parsley:

2 tablespoons fresh (chopped)

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil:

2 tablespoons

Lemon Juice:

1 tablespoon

Dried Oregano:

½ teaspoon

Salt and Black Pepper:

to taste


Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, mix olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano until finely chopped.
  2. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Serve: Serve at room temperature with crackers, crostini, or as a sandwich spread.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
  • This tapenade can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 330 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg