Green Olive Tapenade - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 (10 ounce) jars well-cured pitted green olives, well drained
    2 (2 ounce) cans anchovy fillets, drained
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
    2 teaspoons capers, drained
    1/2 cup olive oil
    3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    black pepper
    salt (optional)
Preparation
    In a processor combine olives, anchovies, garlic and capers; process using on/off turns until coarsley chopped.
    Add in the oil and process again until mixed.
    Add in the lemon juice and cayenne; process until combined.
    If you prefer a smoother tapenade, then process longer (I prefer a chunkier texure).
    Transfer tapenade to a bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days.
    *NOTE* you can add in salt if desired but I don't think you will need to, as this is salty already.

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