Olive & Fig Tapenade
Meal Type · Season · Nationality
Appetizer · Any · Italian
Video Tutorial
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup packed stemmed and quartered dried Mission figs (about 5.5 oz.)
• 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. capers, drained
• 2 tsp. whole-grain mustard
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Steps
1. Place figs in a small heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit until plump and soft, 8 to 10 minutes; drain
2. In a food processor, process rehydrated figs, olives, vinegar, capers, mustard, thyme, and garlic until a chunky paste forms. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil and continue to process, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until mostly smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add lemon juice (start with less than called for and add more as desired) and crushed red pepper flakes (if using); season with salt and black pepper.
3. Transfer tapenade to a serving bowl and top with parsley
- Serve with bread, crackers or focaccia