Tapenade

By ruhroh

Tapenade is a traditional sauce or condiment from Provence, in the south of France. It adds a punch of flavor for very few calories. You can buy premade tapenade, but you'll spend more money and be consuming more sodium than if you made it at home.

Ingredients

• 2 oz black olives
• 3 oz green olives
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 anchovy fillets, rinsed and mashed or 1 t anchovy paste
• 2 T capers, rinsed
• 1 t olive oil
• 1/4 t black pepper, cracked
• 1/2 lemon, juiced

Preparation

Step 1

Chop olives and mince garlic. Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Keep in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving. Makes 2 cups. (2 tablespoons per serving)