Green olive and lime tapenade
Discover a zesty and vibrant Green Olive and Lime Tapenade recipe, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your appetizers. Made with briny olives, refreshing lime zest, and rich olive oil, it's an easy yet sophisticated spread ready in minutes!
- 21 Mar 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 6 Servings
- 3 Ingredients
Green olive and lime tapenade is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired spread that combines the briny flavor of green olives with the fresh zestiness of lime. It's perfect for serving with crackers, grilled bread, or as a versatile condiment in various dishes. This recipe is quick, easy, and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- If the olives are not already pitted, remove the pits.
- Once pitted, roughly chop the green olives.
- In a food processor or blender, add the chopped green olives and the lime zest.
- Pulse the olives and lime zest together a few times until they start to combine. Be careful not to over-process; the mixture should be slightly chunky.
- With the food processor running on a low setting, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Blend until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. For a thicker tapenade, blend less. For a smoother texture, blend a little longer.
- Taste the tapenade and adjust seasoning if necessary. Depending on your taste, you might want to add a small pinch of salt or a bit more lime zest for extra zing.
- Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately, or for best flavor, let it sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Store any leftover tapenade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Tips:
- Use high-quality green olives for the best flavor. You can use pitted green olives to save time.
- For a smoother texture, use a food processor to blend the ingredients. For a chunkier texture, chop the ingredients by hand.
- Adjust the lime zest according to your taste preference. You can add more or less depending on how citrusy you want the tapenade to be.
- Store the tapenade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let it come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
This green olive and lime tapenade is a versatile and flavorful addition to any meal. Whether served as an appetizer, a snack, or a condiment, its unique combination of briny and citrusy flavors will elevate your culinary creations. Enjoy the simplicity and elegance of this Mediterranean-inspired recipe!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 40 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 33kcal | 2% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 0.26g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 2.00g | 1% |
| Fiber 0.53g | 1% |
| Sugar 0.04g | 0% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 13g | 15% |
| Saturated 2.06g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 4.94ug | 1% |
| Choline 3.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 0.00mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 0.00mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 0.00mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B9 0.20ug | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 0.99mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E 0.48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K 0.42ug | 0% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 27mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.07mg | 8% |
| Iron, Fe 1.82mg | 17% |
| Magnesium, Mg 1.30mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus, P 1.31mg | 0% |
| Potassium, K 4.85mg | 0% |
| Selenium, Se 0.27ug | 0% |
| Sodium, Na 210mg | 14% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.07mg | 1% |
| Water | |
| Water 24g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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