Green Olive Tapenade with Citrus & Herbs
The following recipe was developed by Jennifer Thornton, Owner & Educator at Buttercream & Olive Oil.
Treat yourself to a tasty tapenade that can be made from scratch in a matter of minutes.
Tapenade is a savory spread or condiment that originated in Provence, France. It primarily consists of very finely chopped olives and capers and tastes delicious spread over crackers and bread.
While many tapenade recipes feature olives as the primary ingredient, this particular recipe places an emphasis on capers, as by law in France to be called tapenade, the recipe must contain capers. This comes from the Provencal dialect, in which the word “tapeno” translates to capers.
To add depth of flavor, a squeeze of fresh citrus and dried herbs are incorporated into the finished spread, making each bite vibrant and refreshing.
Green Olive Tapenade with Citrus & Herbs
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. Heinen's capers
- 1 jar Divina pitted Castelvetrano olives
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. Heinen's extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh or dried herbs, like Heinen's dried thyme
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor until the mixture is no longer chunky, but not perfectly smooth.
- Spread over bread or crackers.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to one month. After each use, add a thin layer of olive oil to the top to keep it fresher longer.
