Kelly's Tapenade

Savor the bold, briny flavors of *Kelly's Tapenade*, a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired olive spread that's as versatile as it is delicious. This quick and easy recipe combines the rich, robust taste of Kalamata and green olives with the tangy bite of capers, the umami depth of anchovy fillets, and the warmth of fresh garlic. Brightened with freshly chopped parsley and a splash of lemon juice, it's all brought together with silky extra virgin olive oil for a perfectly balanced, slightly chunky paste. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this tapenade is perfect for spreading on baguette slices, pairing with fresh vegetables, or even elevating your favorite sandwiches and grilled dishes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a zesty snack, *Kelly's Tapenade* packs Mediterranean flavor into every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 1 cup Green olives, pitted
• 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed
• 2 pieces Anchovy fillets
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, anchovy fillets, and garlic cloves in the bowl of a food processor.

Step 2

Pulse the ingredients several times until coarsely chopped.

Step 3

Add the fresh parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper to the food processor.

Step 4

With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture forms a slightly chunky paste. You can adjust the olive oil based on your preferred consistency.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Note: The tapenade is naturally salty due to the olives and capers, so additional salt is unlikely to be necessary.

Step 6

Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks. It also works well as a spread for sandwiches or a topping for grilled meats and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(537.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	979.3

Total Fat 95.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 20mg	0%
Sodium 8002.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 16.4g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 320.0mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 488.3mg	0%

*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: 83.5%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 10.1%