Alpha Gal Friendly Olive Tapenade
Bold, briny, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this tapenade brings together two kinds of olives, capers, fresh herbs, and a bright hit of lemon into one irresistible spread. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and comes straight from the produce aisle or pantry shelf, which makes it a genuinely stress-free choice for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome. No mammalian products, no hidden meat-derived additives — just clean, punchy flavors you can feel confident about. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, and a few quick pulses are all it takes to land on that perfect coarse, spreadable texture. Kalamata olives bring a deep, almost meaty richness while the green olives add a sharper bite, and the capers tie everything together with a salty, tangy edge. Spread it thick on crusty bread, spoon it over grilled fish, or use it as a dip for raw vegetables — it works beautifully in almost any direction you take it. Make a batch ahead and keep it in the fridge, because the flavors only get better as they meld together.
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8 servings
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- ½ cup pitted green olives
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, 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, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
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