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Green Olive Tapenade

5-Minute Green Olive Tapenade: Bold Flavor for Every Bite

This 5-Minute Green Olive Tapenade is the perfect recipe to elevate your snacking game with its bold flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tapenade
  • 2 cups Green Olives Castelvetrano or Manzanilla recommended
  • 5-6 pieces Anchovy Fillets omit for vegan
  • ½ cup Pine Nuts or walnuts for a nuttier flavor
  • ½ cup Fresh Basil can add more for serving
  • ½ cup Fresh Parsley
  • ¼ cup Capers drained
  • 1 clove Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 pieces Lemon Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt for flavor enhancement
  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For Serving
  • 1 sprinkle Flaky Sea Salt for finishing touch

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Green Olive Tapenade
  1. Gather all fresh ingredients and measure them out. Chop the garlic clove and zest the lemon.
  2. Add green olives, garlic, anchovy fillets, pine nuts, basil, parsley, drained capers, lemon zest, and kosher salt to the food processor.
  3. Pulse until finely chopped, about 15-20 seconds, scraping the bowl sides as needed.
  4. While running the processor, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the mixture.
  5. Taste the tapenade and adjust seasoning as necessary, then transfer to a serving bowl.
  6. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top and let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use high-quality olives and avoid over-blending for the best texture. Adjust saltiness with herbs or lemon juice if needed.

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