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Olive Tapenade

Sun-Dried Tomato Olive Tapenade

Posted on August 17, 2021February 28, 2022 by Jen

A Fruit Fit for a King…

A Bit of History:

Olive trees symbolize endurance, eternity, and peace. However, you won’t need an endurance effort to craft this easy, 5-minute Sun-Dried Tomato Olive Tapenade. Olives have an incredible ability to adapt to a multitude of environments; including temperature fluctuations, soil changes, and salt water. In fact, the oldest known olive tree that still bears fruit is over 3000 years old and can be found on the isle of Crete. Today there are over 500 different types of olive trees and a whopping 800 million olive trees growing.

Olives feature in numerous cultures and myths worldwide. For example, in Greek mythology, Zeus honors Athena for bestowing an olive tree as a gift. In addition, historical records demonstrate that olives made up a significant portion of exports from ancient Crete (Food in History by Reay Tannahill). Then, ancient Egyptians imported the olives from Crete and Greece. Historians even discovered olive branches in the tomb of King Tut. Across many cultures, people used olive oil to anoint kings, to bestow honor, and even to grace Olympic champions.

About the Recipe: Sun-dried Tomato Olive Tapenade

My family enjoys olives prepared in many ways and the recipe is below is one of our favorite preparations. We love this tapenade as an appetizer, a topping for grains/pasta, as a dip for raw vegetables, or as part of a baguette sandwich night. It can be prepared in minutes! Garnish with a bit of sliced green garlic for an extra burst of flavor.

Olive Tapenade
Olive Tapenade

Sun-Dried Tomato Olive Tapenade

A savory blend of olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, green garlic, roasted red peppers, and Calabrian chilis. A perfect pairing with baguettes, pasta, grains, or sandwiches. An easy appetizer that can be prepared in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Appetizer, Condiment, Snack
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pitted mixed olives
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 jar roasted red peppers
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 tbsp Calabrian chili peppers (or less if sensitive to spice)
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until desired consistency is obtained. Taste and add additional chili peppers if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve as a topping for baguettes, crostini, grains, pasta, and cucumber slices.
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Looking for some other great easy appetizers? Try these Ultratruffle favorites:

Easy Beet Hummus

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Strawberry Mint Basil Cucumber Salad

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Slow Food, Less Effort, 1 Ingredient at a Time

Are you striving to make a lifestyle change or looking to discover plant-focused recipes the whole family will love?

My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

Waiting for the seasons to change, fruits to ripen, vegetables to mature, or truffles to reach their peak (7-11 years) is an endurance sport in itself.  Nonetheless, the time and effort spent is well worth crossing that finish line and enjoying a delicious, healthy meal.

I always say the slower you run, the more you enjoy the trail. Food is the same. Cooking together in the kitchen with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables is all about taking life slower and enjoying the process and experience. Plant-based, healthy food for the whole family with less effort, so you can slow down and enjoy life!

Disclaimer: This website is for sharing recipes and cooking techniques that I use in my kitchen. It is not intended as medical advice. Ingredient information is for general knowledge only. Please consult your physician for medical questions and concerns regarding your personal health.

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