Red Meat Allergy Friendly Castelvetrano Olive Tapenade
Bright, briny, and deeply savory, this Castelvetrano olive tapenade is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. The buttery green Castelvetranos bring a mild, almost fruity richness that balances beautifully against the deeper, earthier punch of the Kalamata olives. Capers, fresh parsley, thyme, and a hit of apple cider vinegar layer in complexity without any fuss — just a food processor and a few quick pulses. The texture lands in that perfect rough-and-spreadable zone, never turning into a smooth paste, so every bite still has character and presence. This is naturally a plant-based, meat-free spread built entirely from pantry staples and fresh herbs, which means it fits effortlessly into a lifestyle that avoids red meat without any substitutions or workarounds required. Pile it onto crusty bread, swirl it into pasta, spoon it over roasted vegetables, or serve it alongside a cheese board — the possibilities are genuinely endless. A splash of lemon zest at the end is optional but highly recommended for a little extra brightness.
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8 servings
- 1 cup pitted castelvetrano olives
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the Castelvetrano olives, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, parsley, and thyme in the bowl of a food processor.
- 2
Pulse 8–10 times, until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no large olive pieces remain — the texture should be rough and spreadable, not a smooth paste.
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