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Green Olive Tapenade

Green Olive Tapenade
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This Green Olive Tapenade is a quick, simple, and flavorful Mediterranean spread bursting with briny green olives, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon. Perfect as a dip, sandwich spread, or pasta topping, it brings vibrant taste and a healthy boost to any meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted green olives, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Rinse the green olives and capers to reduce excess saltiness. Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop the parsley to make blending easier.
  2. Combine in Food Processor: Place the olives, capers, garlic, and parsley in your food processor or blender. Pulse a few times to start breaking down the ingredients, ensuring everything is roughly chopped but not pureed.
  3. Add Lemon Juice and Oil: Pour in the lemon juice and slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while pulsing. This helps create a creamy, spreadable texture without over-processing.
  4. Season and Adjust: Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Pulse a few more times if needed to combine all flavors evenly, stopping before it turns into a smooth paste to keep some texture.
  5. Taste and Serve: Taste your Green Olive Tapenade and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more lemon juice or olive oil based on your preference. Serve immediately or refrigerate to let flavors meld.

Notes

  • Choose quality olives for best flavor.
  • Don’t overblend to maintain texture.
  • Rinse olives and capers well to balance saltiness.
  • Use fresh parsley for brightness.
  • Add olive oil gradually to control consistency.

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Keywords: green olive tapenade, olive spread, Mediterranean appetizer, healthy dip, vegan tapenade, easy appetizer

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