Mushroom and Red PepperBlack Olive Tapenade Bites

Name: Mushroom and Red PepperBlack Olive Tapenade Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 button mushrooms, stems removed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling; 1 jar (8 to 9 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (a couple of handfuls); 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted (about 20 olives); 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1 large garlic clove, cracked; Zest and juice of 1 lemon (zest it first); 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Toss the mushroom caps in a bowl with some salt, pepper, and a drizzle of EVOO.
3
Arrange the mushrooms on a baking sheet in an even layer with the gill side up.
4
Roast the mushrooms for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
5
While the mushrooms are roasting, prepare the red pepperblack olive tapenade.
6
Place the roasted red peppers in a food processor with the parsley.
7
Add the olives, capers, garlic, and lemon zest.
8
Pulse the processor and grind into a paste.
9
Once the mushrooms are done roasting, squeeze the juice of the lemon over them.
10
Place about 1/2 tablespoon tapenade in each cap.
11
Use 2 spoons for this: One is to scoop tapenade and the other is to push it off onto the mushroom.
12
Place the mascarpone in a sealable plastic bag.
13
Squeeze the cheese into one of the bottom corners, and with scissors snip 1/4 inch off of that corner.
14
Squeeze a little mascarpone on top of each tapenade-filled mushroom.
15
Serve hot or at room temperature.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 button mushrooms, stems removed, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling, 1 jar (8 to 9 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained, and more.

Yes, Mushroom and Red PepperBlack Olive Tapenade Bites 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!