Simplest tapenade

Name: Simplest tapenade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes about ¾ cup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ounces pitted brined black olives (about 1 cup); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation info

Makes about
¾ cup

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
10 min

Appears in

Simple to Spectacular

By Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Mark Bittman

Published 2000

About

This will thin when first made, but once refrigerated, it will thicken and you can use it as a dip or a spread for bread. Or spread it on fish after cooking.

Ingredients

4 ounces pitted brined black olives (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive

Starter
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Combine the olives and oil with 1 tablespoon water in a blender or small food processor and blend until pureed, but not too fine. Add more water if necessary.
Season with salt and pepper and serve or refrigerate. Use within a couple of days.