Tapenade Recipe

Tapenade Recipe

You are gonna love this if you are looking for a new taste for your spread. With each bite, the robust, salty olive spread known as tapenade embodies the Mediterranean. This spread is a flavorful addition to your appetizer table, bursting with the rich flavors of black and green olives, garlic, lemon juice, zesty capers, and herbs. This tapenade is as versatile as it is colorful, making it ideal for smearing on crusty bread, dousing grilled vegetables, or incorporating into sandwiches. This easy-to-make spread enhances any meal or get-together with its salty, garlicky punch and herbaceous depth. It's also naturally gluten-free and vegan!

Ingredients

• 1 cup black olives, pitted
• 1/2 cup green olives, pitted
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

1. Put the garlic, green and black olives, and capers in a food processor.
2. Pulse until roughly chopped.
3. Add the oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and black pepper.
4. Blend, scraping down sides as necessary, until the mixture is spreadable.
5. If needed, taste and adjust the seasoning.
6. To allow flavors to meld, move to a serving bowl and leave for at least 15 minutes.