Anti Inflammatory Avocado & Olive Tapenade with Lime
This vibrant spread brings together two of the most celebrated ingredients in the anti-inflammatory world — creamy avocado and briny olives — along with a bright hit of lime that makes every bite feel alive. The combination of buttery Castelvetrano olives and deeper, more robust Kalamatas gives the tapenade a layered, complex flavor that goes way beyond anything you'd find in a jar at the store. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger are quietly doing serious work here, lending warm, earthy undertones while also delivering the kind of compounds that make this recipe genuinely functional, not just delicious. Fresh parsley, basil, and optional cilantro keep things herbaceous and light, while extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together with healthy fats that support the overall approach. The food processor does the heavy lifting, but the key is keeping it chunky — a few pulses give you a rustic, spreadable texture that's satisfying on crackers, crostini, or spooned over grilled fish or roasted vegetables. Because everything in this recipe is whole, minimally processed, and naturally free of refined ingredients, you don't have to second-guess a single component. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep in your back pocket for entertaining, snacking, or just making a weeknight feel a little more special.
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6 servings
- 1 cup pitted castelvetrano olives (or other mild green olives)
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Drain the Castelvetrano and Kalamata olives and pat them dry with a paper towel — excess brine will make the tapenade watery.
- 2
Add the olives, avocado, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, olive oil, parsley, basil, turmeric, ginger, and salt to a food processor. Add the cilantro, if using.
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