Tapenade

Tapenade is a flavorful Mediterranean spread made primarily from olives, capers, and anchovies. This gluten-free dish is perfect for snacking, served with fresh vegetables or gluten-free crackers.

Ingredients

• Green olives - 100g, pitted
• Black olives - 100g, pitted
• Capers - 30g, rinsed
• Anchovy fillets - 4 pieces, drained
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a food processor, combine the green olives, black olives, capers, anchovy fillets, and minced garlic.
2. Pulse the mixture until coarsely chopped.
3. Add the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped thyme to the mixture.
4. Blend until the tapenade reaches your desired consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
5. Season with black pepper to taste.
6. Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olives and olive oil, which can support heart health.
• Contains antioxidants from olives and capers, which may help reduce inflammation.

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