Tapenade is a rich olive spread popular in the Mediterranean. It's quite easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Tapenade is a must for New Orleans Muffaletta sandwiches.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients:
- 20 pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon rinsed, drained, and chopped capers
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon 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
Homemade Olive Tapenade Recipe Photo © 2013 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
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Use as a spread for sandwiches like panini and muffaletta or as a condiment.
Yield: about 1 cup
Homemade Olive Tapenade Recipe Photo © 2013 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
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