Gelatin Free Olive Tapenade
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 pantry staples. Two kinds of olives — earthy Kalamatas and bright green — team up with capers, fresh herbs, and a hit of lemon for a spread that tastes like it came from a specialty deli counter. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any animal-derived thickeners or setting agents, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. The technique is refreshingly simple: pulse, drizzle in good olive oil, and stop before it turns into a purée — that rough, chunky texture is exactly what you want. A pinch of red pepper flakes at the end gives it a gentle kick if you're feeling bold. Pile it onto crusty bread, spoon it over roasted vegetables, or use it as a punchy condiment alongside grilled proteins. It keeps well in the fridge, so making a big batch ahead of time is absolutely worth it.
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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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