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Herbal Olive Tapenade with Preserved Lemons

Herbal Green Olive Tapenade with Preserved Lemons

This delicious Mediterranean Tapenade gets a Flavor-Boost from Lots of Green Herbs and Preserved Lemons. A fabulous Condiment to Savor. Serving Suggestions are endless!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings; 1 1/4 cup
Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic peeled, coarsely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves cleaned & dried; coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves cleaned & dried
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (extra for drizzling)
  • 2 cups pitted Castelvetrano Olives*
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained
  • 1 teaspoon preserved lemon rind** rinsed and coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Place first 5 ingredients in a small food processor. Pulse until all is coarsely chopped, not quite a puree.
  • Add pitted olives. Pulse to combine and chop - leave a little chunky!
    Add the capers and preserved lemon rind. Pulse gently until incorporated and to your desired consistency. If preserved lemons are not available, substitute fresh lemon juice; start with 2 teaspoons. 
    Place in a bowl to fit. Taste. Add a drizzling of 1 tablespoon of olive oil and stir in to your taste.
  • Place the Tapenade in a glass container with a tight seal. Use within 2 weeks.

Notes

Castelvetrano Olives: a Sicilian green olive famous for their green color, irresistible buttery-sweet flavor, and crisp, meaty texture. Easily available; purchase in glass. Or, use your favorite green olive (or black!) 
Preserved Lemon: mellow yet intensely lemony with a fruity bite. Make a batch, see my recipe; also easily purchased. Substitute fresh lemon juice. 
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
COURSE: Appetizer, side condiment, Side Dish
CUISINE: French, Italian
KEYWORDS: Herbal tapenade, Mediterranean Tapenade
Nutrition Facts
Herbal Green Olive Tapenade with Preserved Lemons
Amount per Serving
Calories
67
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
555
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
37
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
414
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
25
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.