Emulsifier Free Basil & Olive Tapenade

Bold, briny, and bright with fresh herbs, this tapenade is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Kalamata and green olives are blended with packed basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a touch of thyme, then brought together with a steady drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil — no emulsifiers, stabilizers, or additives of any kind. That matters more than you might think, because many store-bought spreads and dips rely on lecithin or other emulsifying agents to achieve their texture, and tracking those down on ingredient labels is genuinely tedious. Here, the food processor does all the work, pulsing everything into a coarse, spreadable paste that holds its shape naturally. A pinch of ground turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden undertone that makes the finished spread look as good as it tastes. Spread it thick on crusty bread, spoon it over grilled vegetables, or use it as a punchy base for a cheese board — it's endlessly versatile and comes together in minutes.

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