Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Special Equipment Needed:
- Food processor
- Knife
- Cutting board
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Place the olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a food processor.
2. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped and combined.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
4. Serve with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Temperature: N/A
Serving Size: Makes about 1 cup
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 144
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Protein: 2 g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- Olives: green olives, black olives, or a combination of both
- Capers: chopped anchovies
- Garlic: shallots
- Lemon juice: white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
- Olive oil: vegetable oil
- Thyme: oregano
- Black pepper: white pepper
- Red pepper flakes: cayenne pepper
Variations:
- Add chopped fresh parsley
- Add chopped fresh basil
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Add chopped artichoke hearts
Tips and Tricks:
- For a smoother texture, process the ingredients for a longer period of time.
- For a chunkier texture, pulse the ingredients a few times.
- For a spicier tapenade, add more red pepper flakes.
Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheating Instructions:
Not necessary.
Presentation Ideas:
- Serve as a dip with crackers, bread, or vegetables
- Spread onto sandwiches or wraps
- Use as a topping for baked fish or chicken
Garnishes:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Chopped fresh basil
- Chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Chopped artichoke hearts
Pairings:
- Crackers
- Bread
- Vegetables
- Sandwiches or wraps
- Baked fish or chicken
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Salad
- Roasted vegetables
- Grilled vegetables
- Roasted potatoes
Troubleshooting Advice:
If the tapenade is too thick, add a little more olive oil or lemon juice.
Food Safety Advice:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Food History:
Olive tapenade is a traditional Mediterranean dish that has been enjoyed for centuries.
Flavor Profiles:
Olive tapenade has a salty, briny flavor with a hint of garlic and lemon.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve as a dip with crackers, bread, or vegetables
- Spread onto sandwiches or wraps
- Use as a topping for baked fish or chicken
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Region: Mediterranean
Taste: Tangy, Savory, Herby, Salty, Briny, tangy, briny, savory, pungent