Preparation time
12 min
Total time
13 min
Servings
4
Calories / Serving
648 Cals
Difficulty
Easy

Dive into the Mediterranean with a zesty sundried tomato tapenade that’s as vibrant as a summer sunset! This delightful spread, a staple of Southern French cuisine, combines the rich, sun-kissed flavors of dried tomatoes with the briny punch of green olives and a whisper of garlic. Legend has it that tapenade gets its name from the Provençal word for capers, 'tapeno,' which hints at its tangy heart. Perfect as a dip, a sandwich spread, or even as a topping for grilled meats, this tapenade is sure to transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked terrace overlooking the sea. Just remember: if you can resist eating it straight from the jar, you’re a stronger person than I am!
Ingredients
- 100 g Dried tomato
- 20 g Caper
- 20 g Anchovy fillet
- 2 Cloves of garlic
- 50 g Olive oil
- 15 g Lemon juice
- 10 g Fresh basil
- 30 g Black olive
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
Steps
Tapenade Base
- Add 100 g of dried tomato, 20 g of caper, 20 g of anchovy fillet, 2 cloves of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
Emulsify
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl
- Add 50 g of olive oil, 15 g of lemon juice in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
Final Touches
- Add 10 g of fresh basil, 30 g of black olive, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 0sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Pulse 2-3 times, until desired consistency is reached
Serve
- Serve Cold.



