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Black Olive Tapenade with Figs and Roquefort

By Kimberly Killebrew
Get ready to absolutely WOW your guests with this delicious tapenade bursting with the flavors of southern France!
5 from 44 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup black olives , rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup dried halved black mission figs
  • 2 teaspoons capers , rinsed and drained
  • 1 clove garlic , roughly chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey (vegan: use sugar syrup or agave)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dark balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
  • baguette sliced into rounds and lightly toasted , for serving (Gluten Free: Use GF bread or crackers)
  • small shards/shavings of Roquefort, gorgonzola or blue cheese , for serving (vegan: use blue cheese substitute such as "Sheesh")
  • fresh flat-leafed parsley , for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the first ten ingredients in a food processor and pulse to finely chop. Add the oil and walnuts and pulse to form a chunky paste.
  • Spread the tapenade on the baguettes and top with the Roquefort or blue cheese and a tiny sprig of parsley for garnish.
    Note: The flavor is best after the ingredients have had some time to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 351mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.4mg
Course Appetizer, hors d'oeuvres
Cuisine French, Provencal
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