Vegetarian Avocado & Olive Tapenade with Lime
This vibrant spread brings together two of the most satisfying ingredients in the produce aisle — buttery Castelvetrano olives and creamy ripe avocado — into something that feels genuinely special. The briny depth of Kalamata olives plays off the mild, almost fruity green olives, while fresh lime juice and zest cut right through the richness and keep every bite lively. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add a subtle warmth that you won't quite be able to place, but you'll definitely notice when it's missing. Fresh parsley, basil, and optional cilantro round things out with a herby brightness that makes this feel like so much more than a simple dip. The food processor does the heavy lifting here — just a few pulses and you land on that perfect chunky, spreadable texture that clings beautifully to a cracker or a thick slice of crusty bread. Everything in this recipe is naturally plant-based, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — it's just good, whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Make it right before serving for the freshest flavor, or press plastic wrap onto the surface and refrigerate it for a few hours if you're getting ahead of a gathering.
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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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