Tapenade With Sicilian Capers Recipe

Name: Tapenade With Sicilian Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon capers, Sicilian salted if possible. Otherwise, jarred in vinegar or brine. Use as is, or rinse (for less salt in the finished dish).; 4 tablespoons orange zest, fresh chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, fresh minced (about 3 cloves); 2 cups Kalamata or other black brined olives, pits removed; 1 teaspoon anise seed, whole or crushed. If n/a, use fennel seed; 1/2 cup Italian (flat) parsley, fresh chopped; 1/2 cup basil, fresh chopped; 1/3 cup almonds, ground (can be raw or roasted); to taste Aleppo, Marash or Urfa pepper, ground; 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin (and more if needed); 1/2 cup fennel fronds, lightly chopped; serve with baguette, crudites, pasta or grilled polenta

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon capers, Sicilian salted if possible. Otherwise, jarred in vinegar or brine. Use as is, or rinse (for less salt in the finished dish).
4 tablespoons orange zest, fresh chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, fresh minced (about 3 cloves)
2 cups Kalamata or other black brined olives, pits removed
1 teaspoon anise seed, whole or crushed. If n/a, use fennel seed
1/2 cup Italian (flat) parsley, fresh chopped
1/2 cup basil, fresh chopped
1/3 cup almonds, ground (can be raw or roasted)
to taste Aleppo, Marash or Urfa pepper, ground
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin (and more if needed)
1/2 cup fennel fronds, lightly chopped
serve with baguette, crudites, pasta or grilled polenta

1
If you are serving pasta or polenta, start by making one of those. (No cooking time needed if you are not making these). Set aside.
2
If you are serving baguettes or crudites, cut them into pieces suitable for two-bite hors d'oeuvres.
3
Have ingredients at room temperature. Mix olives, capers, almonds, garlic and oil to make a paste. Taste, add more oil if needed. Add pepper to taste. No need to add salt.
4
Mound in a serving bowl.
5
Garnish with parsley, basil, anise or fennel seeds, orange zest, optional fennel fronds and serve.
6
If there are leftovers, store up to 2 weeks, refrigerated, tightly covered in a glass jar.
7
Recipe serves 4 to 8, depending on what else is served. It can be doubled, to serve up to 16.

232

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon capers, Sicilian salted if possible. Otherwise, jarred in vinegar or brine. Use as is, or rinse (for less salt in the finished dish)., 4 tablespoons orange zest, fresh chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic, fresh minced (about 3 cloves), 2 cups Kalamata or other black brined olives, pits removed, and more.

Yes, Tapenade With Sicilian Capers 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.

Tapenade With Sicilian Capers

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