Tapenade
Tapenade is a classic of Mediterranean cuisine, basically a purée of black olives and olive oil. This version is little more sophisticated, with a less marked olive flavour.
15 min.
Easy
400 g
7 IngredientsLast modified on: November 21th 2010
2⁄3 cup black olives
2⁄3 cup tuna in oil
4 tablespoons 
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Mustard
5 anchovys fillets
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Put into the blender goblet: 2⁄3 cup black olives (stoned), 2⁄3 cup tuna in oil, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Mustard, 5 anchovys fillets, salt and pepper.
Start the blender and add 6 tablespoons olive oil, pouring it in a thin stream. Blend until it forms a smooth purée.
Start the blender and add 6 tablespoons olive oil, pouring it in a thin stream. Blend until it forms a smooth purée.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Transfer the purée into a jar with an airtight lid and keep in the fridge if you are not going to use it straight away.
Stage 3
Tapenade is perfect for spreading on small slices of toasted bread.
Remarks
The proportions given in this recipe are for guidance, so you can adapt it to suit your taste.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, in a closed jar.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 50 RDI=20 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 240 RDI=40 % | 2,370 RDI=120 % | 9,930 RDI: 120 % |
| Per 100 g | 9 RDI=3 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 460 RDI=20 % | 1,950 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 400 g : 5.20 €
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