Black olive and pine nut tapenade is a classic Mediterranean appetizer or snack that is easy to make and bursting with flavor. The combination of briny olives, nutty pine nuts, aromatic herbs, and tangy lemon juice creates a spread that is both delicious and versatile. It can be served on crostini, crackers, or bread, or used as a marinade for chicken or fish. Tapenade is also a great way to add a pop of flavor to sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best black olive and pine nut tapenade, ensuring that you create a flavorful and impressive spread every time.
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MIXED OLIVE AND PINE NUT TAPENADE WITH OLIVE BREAD
Olives are a big part of my Mediterranean culture, and I thought this olive and pine nut tapenade would be the perfect appie for impressing my guests this New Year's Eve especially when served with fresh baked olive bread. Yum!The mixed olive and pine nut tapenade is a quick and easy appetizer to make especially when you have a food processor (although you can make it without one like I did). This recipe also works great if you have extra olives lying around. If you are an olive lover like me, then this recipe will surely be a go-to. If you don't love olive bread or if you don't have time to make bread, you can use any flatbread or baguette to serve the tapenade with. This recipe has a wonderful Mediterranean taste and will leave you and your guests feeling full, satisfied and impressed.Tapenade RecipeFor an appetizer, the tapenade can be served in a dish with sliced bread on the side or you could make individual crostinis. To make crostini, toast the bread in the oven with a touch of olive oil drizzled on top. Finish by plating the tapenade onto the crostini and serving.Moroccan Olive Bread RecipeThis was my first attempt at making Olive Bread, which I had been craving for a while. Although I found it to be a bit challenging, and the dough is very sticky, it was worth it! Impress your guests with freshly baked bread that won't require any machinery. Bonus, it doesn't need to rest for too long.I found this recipe on youtube by Cooking with Thalia
Provided by Cristel
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In a food processor, pulse olives and pine nuts. I personally did not have a food processor at hand, so I minced it all manually.
- 2. Add garlic and parmesan cheese.
- 3. Serve with olive bread, either homemade with the following recipe or can be purchased from most bakeries. If short on time, any baguette would work.
- 1. Activating yeast: Dilute the dry yeast with the sugar and 3 tablespoons of warm water. Let the yeast mixture rest for 5 minutes. The yeast is active if the mixture expands and bubbles up.
- 2. Making the dough: (1) Add the water, olive oil, thyme, and salt to the yeast mixture. (2) Gradually add the flour to the mixture until the flour is completely diluted. You will end up with a sticky dough. (3) Add the olives to the dough. (4) Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- 3. Kneading the dough: (1) After 30 minutes, the dough doubles in volume. Sprinkle generously flour on your working area and place the dough over it. (2) Sprinkle the dough with flour and knead for the next 10 minutes using the palm of your hand. Add flour to the dough when needed until you end up with a malleable non-sticky dough. (3) Shape your bread. You can make round bread by flattening a ball of dough the size of your fist. To make French Baguette, flatten the dough into a disk using a rolling pin, then wrap the disk into a roll. (4) Transfer the bread to a baking pan covered with parchment paper. (5) Cover the bread and let them rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- 4. Baking the bread: Preheat your oven to 420 F degrees. Place your baking pan in the lower third of the oven and let them bake for 30 minutes or until done.
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet; brush with oil.
- 3. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through to cook evenly.
- 4. Place a spoonful of tapenade onto the crostini.
- 5. Serve on a platter.
BLACK-OLIVE-AND-PINE-NUT TAPENADE
Oil-cured olives give this tapenade a smooth texture. Use this spread when making our Open-Faced Tuna Nicoise Sandwich.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice olives in half using a sharp knife; discard pits. Finely chop olives, pine nuts, garlic, parsley, and rosemary; place in a small bowl.
- To the bowl, add tomatoes, zest, and olive oil; mix to combine.
- Serve at room temperature on the tuna nicoise sandwich. Tapenade can also be prepared ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to three days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE
A piquant sauce with olives, capers and anchovies that's as delicious swirled through pasta as it is topping a bruschetta - a great alternative to pesto
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Canapes, Condiment
Time 5m
Yield makes 1 small jar
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blitz all the ingredients except the thyme in a small food processor. Season with black pepper then transfer to a jar or serving dish and scatter over the thyme leaves if using. Keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0.4 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE
This little recipe is great for picnic lunches or dinner parties. Made with 3 ingredients, it is simple and good. Just toss in a loaf of artisan bread to pull and dip with and you are set!
Provided by Recipe Baroness
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 1818.1, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.3, Protein 0.1
BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pit the olives, chop the garlic and put in food processor with parsley. Pulse to a rough paste while you pour in the olive oil. Add pepper to taste.
BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE
A great recipe for a party, before dinner or anytime with lunch or snacks! Adapted from Free Recipes.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse olives until coarsely chopped.
- Add capers, garlic, thyme and dijon mustard; puree.
- Move to a mixing bowl.
- Add lemon juice and pepper to taste to pureed mixture. Stir in parsley.
- Serve with slices of toasted French bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 586.6, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.7
Tips:
- Use high-quality olives: The quality of the olives you use will greatly impact the flavor of your tapenade. Opt for plump, juicy olives that are free of blemishes.
- Roast the pine nuts: Roasting the pine nuts adds a nutty flavor and aroma to the tapenade. Make sure to roast them until they are golden brown.
- Use a food processor: A food processor is the easiest way to make tapenade. It will quickly and evenly chop the olives, pine nuts, herbs, and spices.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning: Once you have made the tapenade, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
- Use tapenade as a versatile condiment: Tapenade can be used as a spread for sandwiches and crackers, as a dip for vegetables, or as a marinade for meats and fish.
Conclusion:
Black olive and pine nut tapenade is a delicious and versatile condiment that is easy to make at home. With its salty, savory, and slightly briny flavor, tapenade is a great addition to any appetizer or snack platter. It is also a healthy and flavorful way to add olives and nuts to your diet. Whether you are using it as a spread, a dip, or a marinade, tapenade is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer or snack, give black olive and pine nut tapenade a try. You won't be disappointed!
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