Tapenade (Italian Black Olive Spread)

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Course : Spreads
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup oil-cured ripe olives -- pitted
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon drained capers
1/2 teaspoon dijon-style prepared mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 

Preparation:

In food processor fitted with a chopping blade, process olives, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, capers, and mustard until finely chopped. With processor blade whirling, slowly pour in oil through the feed tube until a smooth paste forms. If not serving immediately, transfer Tapenade to container; cover with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until ready to use. A tangy olive-based spread used as a pungent topping for crostini, or as a condiment for sandwiches

 

Nutritional Information:

658 Calories (kcal); 72g Total Fat; (96% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2mg Sodium