Provencal Classics: Tapenade
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
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Serves: 1 cup
 
A savory olive spread served on toast points or bread sticks as an accompaniment to aperitifs.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup black Nicoise olives, pitted
  • 6 anchovy fillets
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 1 large clove of garlic, minced
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
  1. In a food processor - or with a mortar and pestle - combine the olives, anchovies, capers, and garlic into a thick puree.
  2. Gradually add in the olive oil and a little lemon juice. Taste for seasoning.
  3. Don't add any extra salt, this will be salty enough!
Recipe by Saffron and Honey at https://saffronandhoney.com/provencal-classics-tapenade/