Olive-Caper Tapenade with Fresh Mint

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
11%
Olive-Caper Tapenade with Fresh Mint
45 min.
2
353kcal

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Elevate your snacking game with this vibrant Olive-Caper Tapenade with Fresh Mint, a delightful blend of Mediterranean flavors that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for your next gathering or as a simple yet elegant addition to your meals, this tapenade embodies the essence of fresh herbs combined with the briny goodness of olives and capers, creating a dip or spread that packs a punch.

As a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free treat, this tapenade caters to many dietary preferences while offering an explosion of flavor. The crushed red pepper adds just the right touch of heat, while the fresh mint and parsley bring a refreshing brightness that balances the richness of the olives and olive oil. It's a great way to incorporate bold flavors into your diet without the fuss.

Whether you slather it onto grilled steak, chicken, or firm-fleshed white fish, or enjoy it as a dip with crusty gluten-free bread or veggies, this tapenade is sure to impress. The best part? You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days, letting the flavors meld beautifully. When it’s time to serve, simply let it return to room temperature, and you’re ready to wow your guests or enhance your meals with this scrumptious condiment.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons capers drained
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • ounces olives assorted pitted

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the parsley, mint, oil, capers and crushed red pepper until finely chopped.
  2. Add the olives and pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
  3. Make Ahead: The tapenade can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  4. Let return to room temperature before serving.
  5. Serve With: Grilled steak, chicken, scallops or firm-fleshed white fish or on burgers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories353kcal
Protein1.73%
Fat92.9%
Carbs5.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16
Glycemic Load
0.15
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.512608761373%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.74mg
Hesperetin
0.57mg
Apigenin
32.65mg
Luteolin
1.3mg
Kaempferol
10.73mg
Myricetin
2.23mg
Quercetin
13.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:352.98kcal
17.65%
Fat:38.1g
58.62%
Saturated Fat:5.22g
32.63%
Carbohydrates:4.96g
1.65%
Net Carbohydrates:1.38g
0.5%
Sugar:0.55g
0.61%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1339.89mg
58.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.59g
3.18%
Vitamin K:265.35µg
252.71%
Vitamin E:6.82mg
45.46%
Vitamin A:1829.19IU
36.58%
Vitamin C:22.08mg
26.77%
Fiber:3.58g
14.33%
Iron:1.87mg
10.39%
Folate:33.21µg
8.3%
Copper:0.16mg
7.85%
Calcium:75.11mg
7.51%
Magnesium:22.62mg
5.66%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.93%
Potassium:150.78mg
4.31%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.76%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.64%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.36%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.28%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.88%
Phosphorus:16.82mg
1.68%
Selenium:0.77µg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes