Olive Tapenade
Introduction
Tapenade is a traditional sauce or condiment from Provence, in the south of France. It adds a punch of flavor for very few calories. You can buy premade tapenade, but you'll spend more money and be consuming more sodium than if you made it at home.
Ingredients
2 oz black olives
3 oz green olives
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 anchovy fillets, rinsed and mashed or 1 t anchovy paste
2 T capers, rinsed
1 t olive oil
1/4 t black pepper, cracked
1/2 lemon, juiced
3 oz green olives
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 anchovy fillets, rinsed and mashed or 1 t anchovy paste
2 T capers, rinsed
1 t olive oil
1/4 t black pepper, cracked
1/2 lemon, juiced
Directions
Chop olives and mince garlic. Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Keep in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving. Makes 2 cups. (2 tablespoons per serving)
Number of Servings: 16
