PCOS Friendly Pomegranate & Mint Olive Tapenade
This tapenade is a bold, jewel-toned spread that earns a permanent spot in your appetizer rotation. Briny Kalamata and green olives get pulsed with capers, garlic, lemon, and a whisper of cumin, then finished with whole pomegranate arils and fresh mint folded in by hand — keeping every burst of fruit intact and every herb leaf vivid. That combination of healthy fats from extra virgin olive oil and antioxidant-rich pomegranate makes this a genuinely smart choice for managing inflammation and hormonal balance, two things that matter a lot when you're eating with PCOS in mind. The garlic and cumin add depth without any processed ingredients or hidden sugars that can quietly work against your goals. A short chill in the fridge lets the flavors meld into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Serve it with cucumber slices, whole grain crackers, or a warm pita and watch it disappear before you've even sat down.
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
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!