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Homemade Olive Tapenade Recipe

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com

Tapenade is a rich olive spread popular in the Mediterranean. It's quite easy to make at home.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 20 pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp rinsed, drained, and chopped capers
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Preparation:

Combine Kalamata olives, capers, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, and pepper. Mix well. Refrigerate and use within two weeks.

Use as a spread for sandwiches like panini and muffaletta or as a condiment.

Yield: about 1 cup

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