Middle Eastern•quick
Olive Tapenade
This zippy olive spread is perfect for crackers, baguettes, and your next gathering. Simple, salty, and versatile.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 cups pitted olives (mix of kalamata and green olives)
- 1 tablespoon capers (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 leaves fresh mint (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In the bowl of a food processor, add the olives, capers, garlic, mint, and lemon juice. Pulse several times, until the olives are finely chopped.
- 2
Add two tablespoons of the olive oil and pulse briefly, until combined but still with some texture (not completely smooth). Spoon the tapenade into a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with more mint, and serve.