Tapenade in 5 Minutes

Elevate your appetizer game with this quick and delicious recipe for "Tapenade in 5 Minutes." This Mediterranean-inspired olive spread comes together effortlessly, blending briny black and green olives, tangy capers, savory anchovy fillets, and zesty fresh lemon juice into a flavorful paste. Finished with a touch of garlic, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil, this tapenade is the perfect balance of bold and fresh flavors. Made entirely in a food processor with no cooking required, it’s a time-saving wonder that’s ideal for last-minute gatherings. Serve it with crusty bread, crackers, or as a zippy enhancement to sandwiches and roasted vegetables. Ready in just five minutes, this versatile spread will impress your guests while keeping your kitchen stress-free! Keywords: 5-minute tapenade, olive spread, quick appetizer, Mediterranean recipe, easy party dip.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted black olives
• 1 cup pitted green olives
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 pieces anchovy fillets
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Add the black olives, green olives, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic, and parsley into a food processor or blender.

Step 2

Pulse the ingredients a few times until they start to break down, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice and black pepper to the mixture, and pulse again to combine.

Step 4

While pulsing, drizzle in the olive oil slowly until the mixture becomes a coarse paste. You can adjust the texture to your preference by pulsing more or less.

Step 5

Taste the tapenade and adjust seasoning if needed, such as adding a pinch of salt or more lemon juice.

Step 6

Transfer the tapenade to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or chill for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	397.6 grams (397.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	767

Total Fat 73.30g	94%
Saturated Fat 13.10g	66%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 5810mg	253%
Total Carbohydrate 16.70g	6%
Dietary Fiber 9.80g	35%
Total Sugars 0.50g
Protein 12.80g	26%

Vitamin D 160IU	800%
Calcium 143mg	11%
Iron 58mg	321%
Potassium 265mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.8%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 8.6%