Kalamata Olive Tapenade

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A tasty olive tapenade with parsley, capers, lemon, and no anchovies.

Submitted by TERESITA79
Updated on November 15, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 cup
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1 cup pitted kalamata olives

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons capers

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make kalamata olive tapenade.

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  2. Place garlic cloves into a blender or food processor; pulse to mince.

    Garlic cloves in a food processor, pulsed to a mince.

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  3. Add olives, parsley, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until mixture is finely chopped.

    Remaining ingredients added to food processor.

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  4. Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

81 Calories
8g Fat
3g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 81
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 359mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 18mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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