In the realm of culinary delights, sweet pepper tapenade stands out as a symphony of flavors, a captivating blend of roasted red peppers, succulent tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This Mediterranean marvel is not just a condiment; it's a versatile culinary creation that elevates any dish to gourmet status. Whether you seek a vibrant spread for your crostini, a flavorful topping for grilled fish, or an elegant addition to your cheese platter, sweet pepper tapenade is your culinary compass, guiding you to a world of taste sensations.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED RED PEPPER TAPENADE
When entertaining, I often rely on my pepper tapenade recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. -Donna Magliaro, Denville, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add garlic; cook, uncovered, just until tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Place red peppers, almonds, tomato paste, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend., Sprinkle with basil. Serve with baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
RED PEPPER AND TAPENADE SLICES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove crescent dough from can and unroll. Separate into 8 triangles. Lay pieces of dough on baking sheet. Top each slice with a spoonful of marinara sauce, some shredded jack and blue cheese, a spoonful of olive tapenade, and red bell pepper strips.
- Bake in oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden.
SWEET PEPPER TAPENADE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories side dish
Time 5m
Yield About two-thirds of a cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coarsely chop the peppers and place them in a food processor with the garlic and almonds. Process until smooth. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and process until combined. Scrape into a fine mesh sieve and drain well. Stir in the parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 86, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 449 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ANTIPASTO WITH RED PEPPER TAPENADE
In this 30 minute meal I cook out of my cupboard, my pantry, and with veggies and herbs I always have on hand. This menu is an example of what I cook up when I just can't find the energy to stop at the market on my way home. If you keep your favorite essentials on hand, dinner is never more than 30 minutes - and a little imagination - away.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If your slices are wider than a few inches, cut each slice in 1/2. Char pieces of bread under hot broiler to toast and crisp. Rub with cracked garlic and drizzle bread with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Place roasted red peppers in a food processor with parsley. Place a few olives at a time under the flat of a knife and whack with the heal of your hand. Discard olive pits. Add olives to the food processor. Drain a few spoonfuls of capers and add to processor. Pulse the processor and grind into a paste. Transfer to a small dish.
- Arrange tuna, artichokes, hot peppers, meats and cheeses on a platter and serve with charred bread and red pepper spread for all-evening snacking.
DEB'S TAPENADE
This is an olive dip that makes for a great appetizer or to serve as a topping on meat. Cut little baguettes into small rounds for dipping. You can use bread sticks, crackers, sliced peppers, or other veggies for dipping as well.
Provided by Deb S.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the olives in a food processor or blender; pulse the olives until slightly chopped; remove to a bowl and set aside.
- Combine the capers, onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and about half of the red bell pepper in the food processor or blender; blend until finely chopped. Add to the olives and mix. Sprinkle remaining red pepper over the mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 435.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
RED PEPPER TAPENADE AND CHARRED BREAD
From Rachel Ray Antipasto Additions: Italian tuna in oil, 4 ounces 1 jar marinated artichokes, 6 ounces Hot peppers, cheery peppers, Banana peppers or pepperoncini 1/2 pound sliced Italian deli meats, such as hot or sweet sopressata, Genoa salami 1/2 pound assorted Italian cheeses, sliced or cubed, such as asiago, provolone, and smoked mozzarella.
Provided by Phil Franco
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- If your bread slices are wider than a few inches, cut each slice in 1/2. Char pieces of bread under hot broiler to toast and crisp.
- Rub with cracked garlic and drizzle bread with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Place roasted red peppers in a food processor with parsley.
- Place a few olives at a time under the flat of a knife and whack with the heal of your hand. Discard olive pits. Add olives to the food processor.
- Drain a few spoonfuls of capers and add to processor. Pulse the processor and grind into a paste.
- Transfer to a small dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 2141.8, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.6
ROASTED RED PEPPER AND MUSHROOM TAPENADE
Tapenade is traditionally a caper-olive paste. However, adding roasted veggies not only makes it more atractive, but also lighter and more flavorful. Serve as an appetizer on pita triangles or low-fat crackers.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Spreads
Time 35m
Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, toss red pepper pieces and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, coating well.
- Place red peppers, mushrooms and onion on a baking sheet with cut sides down.
- Broil on HIGH on middle rack for 20 minutes or until skins are blackened.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Peel red pepper and onion, discarding skins.
- Cut red pepper and onion into chunks.
- Place roasted vegetables, garlic, olives, vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a food processor and process until finely chopped BUT NOT PUREE'D.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in basil, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper; mix well to blend.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve on pita triangles or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 299.5, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 5.4
BEST TAPENADE EVER
This recipe is wonderful served with a sliced baguette or plain crackers. It can also be mixed together with cream cheese and/or sour cream for a great vegetable dip, or tossed with pasta, potatoes or rice. Whenever I make this appetizer, I always get lots of requests for the recipe!
Provided by Pam R
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, chop green olives, black olives, and artichoke hearts in batches until just spreadable; pour into a mixing bowl. Puree banana peppers and red bell pepper until just spreadable; mix into olive mixture.
- Stir in garlic, capers, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil until well blended. Tapenade will keep in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 425 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful sweet peppers for the best taste.
- Roast the sweet peppers until they are slightly charred and tender. This will give the tapenade a smoky and roasted flavor.
- Use a food processor to pulse the ingredients until they are finely chopped but not pureed. This will give the tapenade a chunky texture.
- Season the tapenade to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or smoked paprika, to taste.
- Serve the tapenade immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Conclusion:
Sweet pepper tapenade is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It is perfect for spreading on sandwiches, crackers, or crostini. It can also be used as a dip for vegetables or pita bread. Tapenade is also a great addition to salads, pasta dishes, and grilled meats. With its smoky, roasted flavor and chunky texture, sweet pepper tapenade is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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