Caffeine Free Avocado & Olive Tapenade with Lime
This vibrant, creamy-chunky spread is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything — crackers, crostini, grilled flatbread, or a spoon if no one's watching. Buttery Castelvetrano olives and briny Kalamatas form the backbone, while ripe avocado brings a lush, velvety texture that makes this feel more indulgent than a classic tapenade. Fresh lime juice and zest cut right through the richness, and a pinch of turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that keeps every bite interesting. The whole thing comes together in a food processor with just a few quick pulses — you're aiming for chunky and spreadable, not smooth, so it has real texture and presence on the plate. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out; it's just clean, bold, plant-forward flavor from start to finish. Fresh herbs like parsley, basil, and optional cilantro brighten the whole bowl and make it look as good as it tastes. Make it right before serving for peak freshness, or press plastic wrap onto the surface and refrigerate it for a few hours — it holds up beautifully either way.
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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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