Black Olive Tapenade
This tapenade makes a superb appetizer. Delightful paired with a glass of white wine.
Ingredients
| Pitted black olives/Pitted kalamata olives | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , roughly chopped | |
| Capers | 1 Tablespoon , chopped | |
| Anchovy paste | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Juice of lemon | 1/2 | |
| Garlic clove | 1 , mince | |
| Fresh thyme | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried oregano | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Olive oil | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| For bread | ||
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Baguette | 1 , cut diagonally in 1/2 | |
| Goat cheese | 8 Ounce , softened (2 (4 ounce) packages) | |
| For garnish | ||
| Fresh thyme | 1 Teaspoon (as needed) |
Directions
MAKING
1. Combine olives, capers, anchovy paste, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, oregano, and 1/4 cup olive oil.
2. Brush one side of bread with olive oil.
3. In large saute pan toast oiled side of bread over medium heat.
4. Spread softened goat cheese on toasted side of bread. Top with olive mixture and sprinkle with thyme leaves.
SERVING
5. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 215Calories from Fat 132
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15 g23.1%
Saturated Fat 5 g25%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 301 mg12.54%
Total Carbohydrates 13 g4.3%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars
Protein 7 g14%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
