Pistachio Free Smoky Paprika Olive Tapenade
Bold, briny, and deeply savory, this smoky paprika olive tapenade is the kind of spread that makes a simple cracker feel like a proper appetizer. Kalamata and green olives bring contrasting depth and brightness, while capers add a sharp, punchy note that keeps every bite interesting. The smoked paprika is the real secret weapon here — it weaves a subtle, campfire-like warmth through the whole mixture without overwhelming the natural richness of the olives. A hit of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil pull everything together into a rough, spreadable paste with real texture and personality. Many store-bought tapenades and nut-forward spreads sneak in pistachios or are processed on shared equipment, so making this at home means you stay in full control of every ingredient. The food processor does the heavy lifting in just a few pulses, and the result is something you can serve immediately or stash in the fridge to let the flavors deepen even further. Pile it onto crusty bread, spoon it over grilled fish, or use it as a bold sandwich spread — it earns its place on any table.
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8 servings
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- ½ cup pitted green olives
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes in the bowl of a food processor.
- 2
Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no whole olives remain, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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