Kelly's Tapenade Recipe

Name: Kelly's Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted; 1 (15 ounce) can black olives (I get medium or large); ½ cup pimento stuffed olive; 1 (15 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts (or if you have the small jars or marinated hearts, use 2 jars); ¼ cup capers; 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil; 1 -2 garlic clove (I use 2!); ⅓ cup parmesan cheese; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 -4 fresh basil leaves (1/2 tbs dried- use fresh if at all possible); black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
1 (15 ounce) can black olives (I get medium or large)
½ cup pimento stuffed olive
1 (15 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts (or if you have the small jars or marinated hearts, use 2 jars)
¼ cup capers
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1 -2 garlic clove (I use 2!)
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 fresh basil leaves (1/2 tbs dried- use fresh if at all possible)
black pepper

1
In a food processor, add all olives and capers.
2
Process until coarsely chopped.
3
Do not puree!
4
Transfer to a bowl.
5
Add to processor artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic.
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Process until coarsely chopped.
7
Transfer to bowl with the olive mixture.
8
Mix in the olive oil and parmesean cheese by hand.
9
Garnish with fresh italian parsley or basil leaves if you like.
10
If you want to increase this recipe in a pinch, you can add 1 extra can of black olives.
11
I've done this when a few extra guests show up that I was not planning on!

258

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted, 1 (15 ounce) can black olives (I get medium or large), ½ cup pimento stuffed olive, 1 (15 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts (or if you have the small jars or marinated hearts, use 2 jars), and more.

Yes, Kelly's Tapenade falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kelly's Tapenade

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Variations & substitutions

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