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Green Olive Tapenade

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Classic French tapenade is a spread of black olives, capers and anchovies, among other ingredients. This version has green olives instead of black.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/3 cups

Ingredients

1 10-ounce jar cured pitted green olives, well drained
1 2-ounce can anchovy fillets, well drained
2 large garlic cloves
1 teaspoon drained capers
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Toasted bread slices

Preparation

  1. Combine olives, anchovies, garlic and capers in processor and puree until smooth. With machine running, slowly add oil and process until mixture resembles smooth paste, occasionally scraping down sides of work bowl. Mix in lemon juice and cayenne. Transfer tapenade to bowl. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve tapenade with toasted bread slices.

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