Lentil Tapenade

Elevate your appetizer game with this flavorful Lentil Tapenade—a creative twist on the classic Mediterranean spread. Combining earthy green or brown lentils with briny Kalamata olives, capers, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this recipe achieves a perfect balance of bold and savory flavors. Fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic add brightness, while extra virgin olive oil ties everything together in a deliciously smooth texture. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this vegan and gluten-free tapenade is as versatile as it is tasty. Serve it with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping, or use it as a sandwich spread that guarantees to impress. Perfect for entertaining or an elevated snack, this lentil-based tapenade is sure to become a favorite at your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked green or brown lentils
• 1 cup Pitted Kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt (optional)

Directions

Step 1

If not already cooked, prepare 1 cup of green or brown lentils according to package instructions. Drain and let cool to room temperature.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the cooked lentils, Kalamata olives, capers, and minced garlic. Pulse 4-5 times until roughly chopped but not pureed.

Step 3

Add the chopped parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse again until the mixture is blended but retains some texture.

Step 4

Taste the tapenade mixture and adjust seasoning with salt, if needed, keeping in mind the saltiness of the olives and capers.

Step 5

Transfer the lentil tapenade to a serving bowl and garnish with additional chopped parsley or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Alternatively, use as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(553.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1014.1

Total Fat 77.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4623.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 25.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236.3mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1148.0mg	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: 65.2%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 25.2%