Black Olive Tapenade

I don’t care for black olives but I love this. It makes a quick appetizer for unexpected guests.

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 2 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes  

Ingredients

3 tablespoons pine nuts
4 garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups pitted black olives ( 1 6 oz. can)
3 anchovy fillets
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Combine pine nuts and garlic in a food processor and process until fine. Add the rest of the ingredients to food processor and process until tapenade is thick but still has texture. Just a few pulses. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve with French bread slices.

Categories: Appetizers & Snacks, Entertaining, Potluck

Submitted by: rilleysmom on June 5, 2010