Best Green Olive Tapenade Recipes

BLACK AND GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the olive oil. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Use as needed.
• To prepare ahead:
• Tapenade will keep up to 1 week, refrigerated, in a covered container.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the first 7 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add olives; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Serve with toasted French bread.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Combine olives, capers and garlic in processor and chop finely. With motor running, gradually add lemon juice and oil and process until blended. Transfer tapenade to bowl. Stir in cilantro. Season to taste with pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Serve tapenade with crackers and toasted baguette slices.

BLACK AND GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• For the goat cheese: Combine the parsley, chives, thyme, and pepper and place on a flat surface. Roll the log of cheese in the mixture, coating all sides and retaining the shape of the log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed. Yield: 1 log
• For the tapenade: In a food processor, combine all the ingredients, except the olive oil and crostini. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Spread on homemade crostini, recipe follows.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• In a pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes. Drain and refresh in ice water. Drain. Peel, core, cut into quarters, and remove seeds.
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the tomato quarters on the tray, cut side down. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with thyme and garlic. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and sugar, and sprinkle evenly over the tomatoes.
• Bake until the tomatoes begin to shrivel, about 1 hour. When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer to a container. Pour olive oil over and cover the container. Refrigerate and use as needed.
• Yield: 1 1/4 cups
• Arrange the bread slices in a baking tray. Brush with olive oil and bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool, then rub with garlic clove. For each of the crostini, spread 1 tablespoon Herbed Goat Cheese and top with 1 teaspoon Black and Green Olive Tapenade.
• Yield: 2 servings

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• In food processor, place all ingredients except crackers. Pulse just until roughly chopped.
• Serve with crackers.

GREEN-OLIVE AND CAPER TAPENADE

Steps:

• In a food processor combine capers, olives, anchovies, and garlic. With motor running, add oil in a stream and puree until mixture forms a coarse paste. (Tapenade keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.)

GREEN-OLIVE AND CAPER TAPENADE

Steps:

• Place ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, or use a mortar and pestle. Pulse or grind until a coarse paste forms. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 1 week.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• 1. In food processor bowl combine olives, capers and garlic. Cover and process until chopped. Add beans, almonds, lemon juice and parsley. Process until combined. With food processor running, slowly add oil through feed tube, processing until combined. Transfer to small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
• 2.Top each Keebler® Townhouse® Original cracker with about 1 tablespoon of olive mixture. Garnish with parsley leaves, if desired.
• Yield: 2 1/4 cups; 18 servings (1 serving = 2 crackers plus 2 tablespoons tapenade)
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GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Place olives, anchovies, capers, garlic, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until a coarse paste forms. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 1 week.

WOLFGANG'S SALAD TASTING PLATE: BLACK AND GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine all the ingredients, except the olive oil and crostini. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Spread on homemade crostini.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• In a pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes. Drain and refresh in ice water. Drain. Peel, core, cut into quarters, and remove seeds.
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the tomato quarters on the tray, cut side down. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with thyme and garlic. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and sugar, and sprinkle evenly over the tomatoes.
• Bake until the tomatoes begin to shrivel, about 1 hour. When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer to a container. Pour olive oil over and cover the container. Refrigerate and use as needed.
• Arrange the bread slices in a baking tray. Brush with olive oil and bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool, then rub with garlic clove. For each of the crostini, spread 1 tablespoon Herbed Goat Cheese and top with 1 teaspoon Black and Green Olive Tapenade.
• Herbed Goat Cheese: 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (7 or 8-ounce) log goat cheese.
• Combine the parsley, chives, thyme, and pepper and place on a flat surface. Roll the log of cheese in the mixture, coating all sides and retaining the shape of the log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.

GREEN AND BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Mix all and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
• Serve with baguettes or crackers.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Mix anchovies, both olives, parsley, oil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large jar or medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Do Ahead
• Tapenade can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Combine olives, anchovies, garlic and capers in processor and puree until smooth. With machine running, slowly add oil and process until mixture resembles smooth paste, occasionally scraping down sides of work bowl. Mix in lemon juice and cayenne. Transfer tapenade to bowl. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve tapenade with toasted bread slices.

GREEN OLIVE AND ALMOND TAPENADE

Steps:

• Blend olives, parsley, almonds, and lemon juice in bowl of a food processor, scraping down side occasionally, until finely chopped. Add oil in a stream with motor running to form a paste.

GRILLED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS WITH LEMON-GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, lemon juice, zest, vinegar, garlic and pepper. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• For the tapenade: Combine ingredients in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Set aside. Can be made a day ahead.
• For the grill rub: Preheat outdoor grill or grill pan to medium heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and discard marinade. Combine the ingredients for the grill rub and season the chicken breasts with the mixture. Grill the chicken for 7 minutes per side or until the juices run clear. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
• For the orzo: In a large saucepan, add the chicken broth and half the minced garlic. Bring to a boil and stir in the orzo. Cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and remaining minced garlic. Saute for 30 seconds. Add drained orzo, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Remove from heat and keep warm.
• To serve, to place lettuce leaves on a serving dish. On another platter, plate orzo. Slice chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips. Place on top of orzo. Top chicken breast strips with half the tapenade. Place remaining tapenade in a serving dish.
• To serve, spoon orzo and chicken strips into a lettuce leaf, top with tapenade, and roll it up burrito style.

PAN-GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS WITH GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Place almonds in processor and grind finely; transfer to small bowl. Place olives, oil, capers, anchovies, and garlic in processor. Blend until fine paste forms. Add almonds; blend 5 seconds. Season tapenade with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Sprinkle steaks generously with salt and pepper. Coat steaks with rosemary, pressing to adhere. Heat 2 heavy medium skillets (preferably cast-iron) over high heat 5 minutes. Place 1 steak in each pan. Sear steaks 3 minutes; turn over and sear second side 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high. Continue to cook, turning every 3 minutes, until steaks are cooked to desired doneness, about 15 minutes longer for medium-rare (thermometer inserted into center will register 130°F). Transfer steaks to platter; let stand 10 minutes. Slice steaks thinly. Serve with tapenade.

FISH WITH TOMATOES AND GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• For the tapenade: Pulse the olives, capers, anchovies and garlic in a small food processor until pureed. Gradually add the olive oil. Season with lemon juice and pepper.
• For the fish: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F\200 degrees C. Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Place on a baking sheet and smear each with a spoonful of the tapenade. Put a few slices of tomato on top, drizzle with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and herbes de provence. Bake until the fish is cooked, 6 to 8 minutes.

BLACK & GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the olive oil. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Use as needed for up to 1 month. 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 3. Place bread slices on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted. 4. Spread crostini toast with a thin layer of goat cheese, then add tapenade. Serve immediately. Note: Makes 1 heaping cup

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• In a processor combine olives, anchovies, garlic and capers; process using on/off turns until coarsley chopped.
• Add in the oil and process again until mixed.
• Add in the lemon juice and cayenne; process until combined.
• If you prefer a smoother tapenade, then process longer (I prefer a chunkier texure).
• Transfer tapenade to a bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days.
• *NOTE* you can add in salt if desired but I don't think you will need to, as this is salty already.

MOROCCAN CARROT AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES WITH GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Prepare carrots:
• Whisk together sugar, lemon juice, spices, salt, and oil in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved.
• Halve carrots crosswise on a long diagonal, then, starting from diagonal ends, cut into 1/16-inch-thick slices using slicer. Cook carrots in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 45 seconds. Drain well in a colander and immediately toss with dressing. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, then marinate, covered and chilled, at least 4 hours.
• Make tapenade and assemble sandwiches:
• Pulse olives with capers, parsley, anchovy, zest, lemon juice, and pepper in a food processor until coarsely chopped, then scrape down side of bowl with a rubber spatula. Pulsing motor, add oil in a slow stream and continue to pulse until mixture is finely chopped (do not pulse to a paste).
• Spread tapenade on 6 slices of bread and goat cheese on remaining 6 slices, then make sandwiches with carrots.