Kalamata Olive Tapenade

This kalamata olive tapenade is a savory spread made from finely chopped olives, capers, and herbs. Perfect for serving with crusty bread or as a flavorful addition to sandwiches and salads.

This recipe is mediterranean style, snack, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep.

Prep: 10 min · Total: 10 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include lemon juice, kalamata olives, garlic, capers.
• Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp capers (drained)
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Combine the pitted Kalamata olives, capers, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a food processor.
2. Add the olive oil and lemon juice to the mixture.
3. Pulse the mixture until it reaches a coarse paste consistency.
4. Season with a pinch of black pepper and pulse again to combine.
5. Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl and enjoy with crusty bread or as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 2 g
• Fat: 11 g
• Carbohydrates: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sodium: 450 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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