
Briny, herby, and bright with lemon, this tapenade is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Kalamata and green olives are blended together with a generous handful of fresh basil, garlic, thyme, and a surprising pinch of turmeric that adds a subtle warmth and gorgeous golden undertone. The food processor does most of the work — a few pulses and a slow drizzle of good olive oil is all it takes to land on that perfect coarse, spreadable texture. Patting the olives dry before blending is a small but smart step that keeps the final result from turning watery or loose. Spread it thick on crusty bread, swipe it across a cheese board, or spoon it over roasted vegetables — it earns its place every single time. Since every ingredient here is entirely plant-based and naturally free from any seafood, there's no label-reading required and no need to second-guess a thing. It's the kind of simple, confident recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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Drain the Kalamata and green olives and pat them dry with a paper towel — excess brine will make the tapenade watery.
Combine the olives, basil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, and turmeric in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is roughly chopped and no large olive pieces remain.
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