
Bold, briny, and deeply savory, this Provençal-style spread is the kind of thing that makes a simple cracker or crust of bread feel like a proper occasion. Kalamata olives and capers bring a punchy, salty depth, while anchovies melt into the background and add an umami richness that keeps you reaching for more. A hit of fresh thyme, lemon juice, and zest lifts the whole thing so it never feels heavy or one-dimensional. The food processor does most of the work — just a few pulses and a slow drizzle of good olive oil, and you have a coarse, textured paste that looks and tastes like something from a Mediterranean deli counter. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of any oat-based thickeners or fillers that sometimes sneak into store-bought spreads and condiments. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes it a genuinely stress-free option for entertaining or everyday snacking. Make a batch ahead and keep it in the fridge — the flavors only get better as it sits.
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Combine the olives, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
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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