FIG AND WALNUT TAPENADE WITH GOAT CHEESE

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Olive     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Fig     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped stemmed dried Calimyrna figs
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 5.5-ounce logs soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), each cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1/4 cup toasted walnut halves
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Assorted breads and/or crackers

Steps:

  • Combine chopped figs and 1/3 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until liquid evaporates and figs are soft, about 7 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Mix in olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, and chopped thyme. Season tapenade to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Arrange overlapping cheese rounds in circle in center of medium platter. Stir chopped walnuts into tapenade; spoon into center of cheese circle. Garnish with walnut halves and thyme sprigs, if desired. Serve with breads and/or crackers.

Sabajo Aengina
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I love this tapenade! It's the perfect addition to any cheese plate.


Lumole Matovolwa
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This is my go-to recipe for tapenade. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


diamond Alex brown
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I made this tapenade for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Rony Hossain
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Zobii Naz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The tapenade is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a dip, a spread, and even a marinade.


Bibek kumar Cingh
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This tapenade is amazing! I love the combination of figs, walnuts, and goat cheese. It's the perfect appetizer for any party.


Sofia Ponce
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to serve it with crackers or crostini.


sisir Ahmed
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This is a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. The tapenade is so flavorful and the goat cheese adds a nice creaminess. I highly recommend this recipe.


naik raza
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My friends loved the unique flavor combination and the goat cheese was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Nadim Mahamud
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This fig and walnut tapenade is a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the goat cheese adds a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again and again!