Green Tapenade
Welcome to our delicious recipe for Green Olive Tapenade! This traditional Mediterranean specialty is a wonderful blend of savory and aromatic ingredients, perfect as a bread spread, dip, or side dish. The best part? This recipe is entirely vegan, making it ideal for those who avoid animal products or simply seek a delightful plant-based option. For those unfamiliar, tapenade is a savory paste made from olives, oil, garlic, and other ingredients, which tastes amazing with fresh bread.
Green Olives: A Delight with Many Benefits
Green olives are not only a culinary delight but also rich in health-promoting nutrients. They contain valuable monounsaturated fatty acids and a wealth of antioxidants that can help support the cardiovascular system and reduce inflammation. Compared to black olives, green olives are harvested earlier, giving them their distinctive robust and slightly bitter taste. This depth of flavor makes them the perfect base for our tapenade.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 150 g green olives, pitted
- 20 g capers
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp mild mustard
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- A splash of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
PREPARATION
- Finely chop the pitted olives.
- Place the capers in a sieve and rinse well under cold water.
- Puree all ingredients together with the mustard, gradually adding the oil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
I like to serve the tapenade with fresh baguette as a starter at the beginning of a meal or as an addition to a cold cuts platter. The versatility of this vegan delight will impress your guests and enrich any meal.