Brazil Nut Free Pomegranate & Mint Olive Tapenade
This tapenade is a showstopper — briny, bright, and just a little unexpected thanks to the burst of juicy pomegranate arils folded in at the end. Two kinds of olives bring depth and a pleasant saltiness, while capers, lemon zest, and a whisper of cumin give the whole thing a Mediterranean edge that feels both classic and fresh. The mint and parsley are stirred in by hand rather than blitzed in the food processor, which keeps the herbs vivid and the arils perfectly intact — little pops of sweetness in every bite. A short rest in the fridge lets everything meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additions sneaking into your spread. Serve it alongside crusty bread, spoon it over grilled fish, or pile it onto a cheese board and watch it disappear first.
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6 servings
- 1 ½ cups pitted kalamata olives
- ½ cup pitted green olives
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and cumin in a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no whole olives remain, but the texture is still chunky — not a smooth paste.
- 2
Add the extra virgin olive oil and pulse 3–4 more times until the oil is incorporated and the tapenade holds together loosely.
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