I have been obsessed with dips and spreads lately (think hummus, cranberry sauce, that guacamole cream cheese spread). I don’t know what it is, but probably that I LOVE sandwiches and you can put dips and spreads on sandwiches. And I don’t like regular condiments (aside from bbq sauce). So therefore, I have to make my own.

A tapenade is a Provencal dish traditionally consisting of pureed or finely chopped olives, capers, anchovies, and olive oil (thank you Wikipedia). It is not photogenic:

I saw a recipe for this artichoke tapenade on Fat Free Vegan Kitchen probably about three weeks back. Susan V advertised as being not only lower in fat than the traditional kind, but also less expensive since it doesn’t use pine nuts or very many olives. Needless to say, I immediately bookmarked it. The tapenade itself was very salty and briny in flavor, which I loved but if you don’t like the salty/sour flavor of capers then you definitely won’t like this. I enjoyed it on sandwiches with some canned tuna and/or canned salmon. Although it can also be eaten in the traditional manner, which would be on a thick hunk of bread with some good smelly cheese while wearing a beret and standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.
I am submitting this to Souper Sundays which is a lovely event hosted and created by Deb of Kahakai Kitchen.


Artichoke and Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Serves 4, adapted from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen
1 14 oz can of artichoke hearts
1 tbsp capers
1 1/2 oz kalamata olives
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 clove garlic
1 tsp lemon juice
Put all ingredients except for lemon juice into food processor and process. Add lemon juice and process some more. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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18 Responses to Artichoke and Kalamata Olive Tapenade

  1. A tapenade adds such a great kick to a sandwich – yours sounds delicious!

  2. Elra says:

    This is truly delicious combination Joanne! Wonderful…

  3. I love tompenade and would never have thought to put it on a sandwich!

    So good! I can’t wait to try that.

    Thanks for posting such a great idea

  4. Debinhawaii says:

    I love salty, briny–so this looks amazing! I’ll add it to the round up on Sunday!

  5. I clipped this one. It has the two things I love olives and artichokes.

  6. Meg says:

    Looks absolutely delicious!

  7. Reeni? says:

    I’ve never had an olive tapenade. But I love everything in here. I really have to make this!

  8. ttfn300 says:

    it’s all about the condiments 🙂 i’m intrigued by this… might just need to make it!

  9. burpandslurp says:

    gosh, this is LOVELY. Definitely a keeper, versatile in so many ways!

  10. Natashya says:

    Sounds really tasty! I love a good tapenade.

  11. burpandslurp says:

    hey Joanne! For my wraps, I just toast them on top of a covered skillet over medium-high! Easy as that!

  12. Hopie says:

    Mmmm, I love tapenade and I’m just imagining how good it would be with artichokes! Since I happen to be in Paris, I might have to go all traditional 😉 (Quick, bring out the smelly cheese and beret!)

  13. This sounds delicious, I am bookmarking it now!

  14. Joanne says:

    Cate – I agree, plus it is so easy to make!

    Elra – Thanks for the comment, it has some of my favorite ingredients.

    Jenn – I like it because it has more nutrients than most traditional condiments while still tasting great!

    Deb – Thanks, I meant to email it to you but didn’t have time when I posted. Can’t wait for the super Souper Sundays!

    The Food Hunter – Let me know how it turns out when and if you make it!

    Meg – Thanks a bunch!

    Reeni – It really is SO easy and I bet you already have everything on hand.

    ttfn – Definitely agreed, condiments can make or break a dish. Let me know if you make it!

    burpandslurp – Definitely. I’ve seen people put tapenades on salmon or chicken as well. It can be used for almost anything.

    Natashya – This is my first one and I will certainly be making more!

    Pam – Me too (now)!

    Hopie – Haha, I would love to be there with you, but for now I will just imagine…

    Alisa – Awesome, let me know how it turns out when and if you make it.

  15. Nancy/n.o.e says:

    I don’t like condiments either, but I have a feeling I’d love your spreads. That sandwich looks yummy!

  16. Kay Taylor says:

    Do you drain the artichokes or leave the liquid in?

    Thanks!

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