Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Olive Tapenade
Rich, briny, and deeply savory, this Mediterranean-style spread comes together in minutes with just a food processor and a handful of bold ingredients. Kalamata olives bring healthy fats and a satisfying depth of flavor, while capers and anchovy fillets layer in that unmistakable umami punch that makes this kind of condiment so addictive. A hit of fresh lemon juice and thyme keeps everything bright, so it never feels heavy despite how intensely flavored it is. For anyone navigating the extra nutritional demands of breastfeeding, leaning on wholesome, minimally processed ingredients like extra-virgin olive oil and fresh herbs is a smart and delicious move. The olive oil here is the real workhorse — a source of good monounsaturated fats that fits naturally into a nourishing postpartum eating pattern. Spread it thick on crusty bread, dollop it over roasted vegetables, or swirl it into pasta for a fast weeknight meal that feels anything but ordinary. A batch keeps well in the fridge, making it one of those effortless staples you'll reach for again and again.
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8 servings
- 1 ½ cups pitted kalamata or niçoise olives
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Can be omittedflat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olives, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
- 2
Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is roughly chopped and no large olive pieces remain, scraping down the sides of the bowl once halfway through.
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