Breastfeeding Friendly Ginger-Lime Olive Tapenade
Bold, briny, and bright with citrus, this tapenade is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Kalamata and green olives are blended together for a spread with real depth, while fresh ginger and lime zest cut through the richness with a lively, unexpected kick. Capers add a punchy saltiness that ties the whole thing together without any fuss. The food processor does the heavy lifting, and a short rest at room temperature lets those ginger and lime flavors fully bloom into the olives — a small step that makes a big difference. For anyone navigating the hunger and fatigue that comes with nursing, having a flavorful, ready-to-go spread on hand is genuinely useful. Olive oil, fresh aromatics, and whole-food ingredients mean you're reaching for something nourishing every time you slather it on toast, crackers, or a simple grain bowl. It keeps well covered, so you can make a batch and come back to it throughout the week.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- ½ cup pitted green olives
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Can be omittedflat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- 1
Combine the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
- 2
Pulse 8–10 times, until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no whole olives remain — the texture should be rough and spreadable, not a smooth paste.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!