
Bold, briny, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this olive tapenade comes together in minutes with nothing more than a food processor and a handful of whole-food ingredients. Kalamata and green olives are blended with capers, fresh herbs, lemon, and a generous pour of extra virgin olive oil — every single ingredient is clean, recognizable, and free from the common triggers that make snacking and entertaining so complicated. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scrutinizing every condiment and dip on the table, but this one is built entirely from ingredients that sidestep the usual culprits like wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, and nuts. The technique is simple: pulse until coarsely chopped, drizzle in the oil, and stop before it turns into a smooth paste — that rustic texture is part of the charm. A little lemon zest and fresh thyme lift the whole thing, keeping it bright rather than heavy. Spread it on safe crackers, spoon it over grilled chicken, or use it as a flavor-packed topping wherever you need something bold without the worry.
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Combine the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
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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