Best 11 Green Olive Tapenade Recipes

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Green olive tapenade is a classic French condiment and appetizer that adds a salty, savory, and briny kick to a variety of dishes. Made from a combination of green olives, capers, anchovies, and olive oil, this vibrant spread is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed on its own or as an ingredient in other recipes. Whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef, creating a delicious green olive tapenade at home is an easy and rewarding experience. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can craft a flavorful and aromatic spread that will elevate your meals and impress your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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"This recipe offers an excellent way to create elegant and full-flavored appetizers," writes Teresa Spencer from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. "It's perfect with wine and other drinks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 anchovy fillets
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar
Dash salt
2 cups pimiento-stuffed olives
14 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the first 7 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add olives; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Serve with toasted French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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Provided by Jill Ringer

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Olive     Cocktail Party     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Winter     Vegan     Bon Appétit     New York

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups pitted manzanilla olives or other green Spanish olives, rinsed, drained well
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Assorted crackers
Toasted baguette slices

Steps:

  • Combine olives, capers and garlic in processor and chop finely. With motor running, gradually add lemon juice and oil and process until blended. Transfer tapenade to bowl. Stir in cilantro. Season to taste with pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Serve tapenade with crackers and toasted baguette slices.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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This classic condiment makes an amazing, savory dip for crackers.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups green olives in brine, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
Food Should Taste Good™ roasted red pepper brown rice crackers, as desired

Steps:

  • In food processor, place all ingredients except crackers. Pulse just until roughly chopped.
  • Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

GREEN-OLIVE AND CAPER TAPENADE



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Serve this spread on toasted baguette slices or on a grilled-chicken sandwich.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup, about 4 1/2 ounces, green olives, pitted
5 anchovy fillets
3 tablespoons capers
1 small clove garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, or use a mortar and pestle. Pulse or grind until a coarse paste forms. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 1 week.

BLACK AND GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 heaping cup

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (7 or 8-ounce) log goat cheese
1 cup Nicoise olives, pitted
1 cup small green French olives (Picholine), pitted
1/4 cup oven-dried tomatoes, drained, recipe follows
1 tablespoon capers
1 garlic clove
1 anchovy fillet
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Crostini, recipe follows
12 medium Roma tomatoes (2 pounds)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional as needed
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 slices bread, preferably sourdough
Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 garlic clove

Steps:

  • For the goat cheese: Combine the parsley, chives, thyme, and pepper and place on a flat surface. Roll the log of cheese in the mixture, coating all sides and retaining the shape of the log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed. Yield: 1 log
  • For the tapenade: In a food processor, combine all the ingredients, except the olive oil and crostini. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Spread on homemade crostini, recipe follows.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes. Drain and refresh in ice water. Drain. Peel, core, cut into quarters, and remove seeds.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the tomato quarters on the tray, cut side down. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with thyme and garlic. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and sugar, and sprinkle evenly over the tomatoes.
  • Bake until the tomatoes begin to shrivel, about 1 hour. When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer to a container. Pour olive oil over and cover the container. Refrigerate and use as needed.
  • Yield: 1 1/4 cups
  • Arrange the bread slices in a baking tray. Brush with olive oil and bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool, then rub with garlic clove. For each of the crostini, spread 1 tablespoon Herbed Goat Cheese and top with 1 teaspoon Black and Green Olive Tapenade.
  • Yield: 2 servings

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup pitted green olives
5 anchovy fillets
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 small garlic clove
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place olives, anchovies, capers, garlic, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until a coarse paste forms. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 1 week.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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Provided by Craig C. Cantor

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Garlic     Olive     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Capers     Bon Appétit     France

Yield Makes about 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 10-ounce jar cured pitted green olives, well drained
1 2-ounce can anchovy fillets, well drained
2 large garlic cloves
1 teaspoon drained capers
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Toasted bread slices

Steps:

  • Combine olives, anchovies, garlic and capers in processor and puree until smooth. With machine running, slowly add oil and process until mixture resembles smooth paste, occasionally scraping down sides of work bowl. Mix in lemon juice and cayenne. Transfer tapenade to bowl. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve tapenade with toasted bread slices.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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No tired spreads or dips from a jar here. Instead whip up this scrumptious combination of olives, garbanzo beans, capers, almonds and lemon juice for your lucky guests.

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups pitted green olives (about 10 oz.)
1 tablespoon capers
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
36 Keebler® Town House® Original crackers
36 small fresh parsley leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In food processor bowl combine olives, capers and garlic. Cover and process until chopped. Add beans, almonds, lemon juice and parsley. Process until combined. With food processor running, slowly add oil through feed tube, processing until combined. Transfer to small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • 2.Top each Keebler® Townhouse® Original cracker with about 1 tablespoon of olive mixture. Garnish with parsley leaves, if desired.
  • Yield: 2 1/4 cups; 18 servings (1 serving = 2 crackers plus 2 tablespoons tapenade)
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GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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Cerignola and Castelvetrano olives are big, briny, meaty, and sweet. If unavailable, use other types, or simplify with just one.

Provided by Andrew Knowlton

Categories     Bon Appétit     Olive     Condiment/Spread     Parsley     Anchovy     Lemon Juice     Capers

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 oil-packed anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted, crushed
1 cup Cerignola olives, pitted, crushed
1 cup coarsely chopped parsley
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped, drained capers
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Mix anchovies, both olives, parsley, oil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large jar or medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • Tapenade can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Spanish green olives
2 tablespoons capers
7 fresh Spanish marinated anchovy fillets
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients except olive oil in food processor and pulse until thoroughly pureed. Add olive oil and pulse until incorporated.

MAKEOVER GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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This is a scrumptious, super-fast appetizer that looks and tastes so good, you'll never guess it's light. "This recipe offers an excellent way to create elegant and full-flavored appetizers," writes Teresa Spencer from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 14 servings (1-3/4 cups tapenade).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 anchovy fillets
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar
2 cups pimiento-stuffed olives
14 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add olives; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Serve with toasted French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right olives: Kalamata olives are the most common type used in tapenade, but you can also use other varieties like Niçoise, Gaeta, or Castelvetrano olives. Avoid using canned black olives, as they have a different flavor and texture.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil you use will greatly affect the flavor of your tapenade, so it's important to choose a high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • Don't over-process the olives: You want the olives to retain some of their texture, so avoid processing them too much in the food processor. A few pulses should be enough.
  • Add flavorings to taste: Once you have the basic tapenade recipe down, you can start experimenting with different flavorings. Some popular additions include garlic, lemon juice, capers, anchovies, and herbs like basil, thyme, or rosemary.
  • Serve tapenade immediately or store it for later: Tapenade can be served immediately as a dip, spread, or condiment. It can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Tapenade is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're using it as a dip for vegetables or crackers, a spread for sandwiches or crostini, or a condiment for grilled meats or fish, tapenade is sure to please.

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