Spicy Mediterranean Olive Tapenade

Spicy Mediterranean Olive Tapenade

Prep Time: 5 mins | Total time: 5 mins

Course: Sides | Servings: 4

Difficulty level: Easy

Ingredients:

  • 50 grams brined black olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1 tbsp brined capers
  • 20 grams brined sliced jalapenos
  • 2 pcs sundried tomato in oil
  • 1 garlic flake, large
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Place sliced olives, capers, jalapenos, sundried tomatoes and garlic in a mortar,
  • Use a pestle to grind ingredients into a coarse paste. Avoid over-grinding - the tapenade should remain textured, not smooth
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add lime juice, olive oil and salt to taste - keeping in mind that the black olives, capers, jalapenos are already brined.
  • Mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning and acidity as required.

Serving & storage

  • Serve with a chip of your choice, or as a topping on toasted sourdough bread
  • Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7-10 days
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