Paraben Free Black Olive Tapenade
Briny, bold, and deeply savory, this Provençal-style spread is the kind of thing that makes a simple cracker or slice of crusty bread feel like a proper occasion. Kalamata olives bring a rich, fruity depth, while capers and anchovy fillets layer in that unmistakable punch of umami that keeps people coming back for more. A hit of fresh lemon juice and thyme lifts everything just enough to keep it bright rather than heavy. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes — a few pulses, a drizzle of good olive oil, and you're done. For anyone navigating paraben-free eating, the challenge often lies in processed condiments and jarred spreads, which can contain preservatives and additives that are harder to track down on a label. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients — nothing synthetic, nothing hidden. Every element here is straightforward and easy to source clean. Make a batch, stash it in an airtight jar in the fridge, and you've got a versatile spread ready to go whenever you need it.
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8 servings
- 1 ½ cups pitted kalamata olives
- 3 tbsp capers, drained
- 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the Kalamata olives, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic clove, lemon juice, thyme leaves, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
- 2
Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no large olive pieces remain.
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