Description
A vibrant and healthy savory appetizer featuring a thick bed of smooth creamed fresh artichoke hearts mixed Kalamata and green olives garlic cloves rinsed capers extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
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220 g artichoke hearts.
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1/2 cup mixed olives chopped.
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1 clove garlic.
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1 tbsp capers rinsed.
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
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1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
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Black pepper to taste.
Instructions
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Open an eight-ounce jar of plain artichoke hearts pouring the vegetable centers into a colander to drain away preservation juices completely.
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Press the tender thistle cores forcefully with clean paper towels to eliminate trapped surface water pockets across your board.
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Drop the dried artichoke hearts coarse-chopped olives whole garlic clove rinsed capers extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice into a food processor.
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Pulse the steel blades on medium speed using quick brief one-second touches until a rustic chunky paste matrix forms.
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Transfer the thick green tapenade out from the machine jar straight into a shallow ceramic serving dipping bowl to enjoy.
Notes
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Pressing the drained artichoke hearts forcefully with heavy paper towels before pulsing is the secret to a professional-grade thick spread for this Olive and Artichoke Tapenade.
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Lipid-heavy extra virgin olive oils provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This chilled Mediterranean starter dip spread is naturally pork-free and wine-free for simple afternoon terrace luncheons.
- Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 0 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Mechanical Blending.
- Cuisine: Traditional Pan-Provençal Coastal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 large filled deep dipping tablespoon section with 4 warm crostini discs.
- Calories: ~ 45 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 0.5 g.
- Sodium: ~ 190 mg.
- Fat: ~ 4.5 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 0.5 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 4 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 2g.
- Fiber: ~ 1 g.
- Protein: ~0.5 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 0 mg.
Keywords: Olive and Artichoke Tapenade, Chunky Thistle Spreads, Stunning Salad Recipes, Pickled Olive Tapenades, Cold Blended Side Dishes, New York Recipe.