Sun-dried tomato and olive tapenade
Sun-dried tomatoes, black olives and toasted pecans
A rich, tangy paste of sun-dried tomatoes, black olives and toasted pecans, sharpened with red wine vinegar and herbs. Toss it through hot pasta for an instant supper, spread it on toast or crackers, or serve it as a dip.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 8
Ingredients
- 2 ½ oz pecan nuts⅔ cup
- 5 ½ oz sun-dried tomatoes1 cup, drained
- 1 ¾ oz black olives⅓ cup, pitted
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh oreganocoarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil leavescoarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp saltor to taste
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil⅓ cup
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Toast 2 ½ oz pecan nuts in a dry frying pan over a medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool.
4 minStep 2: Blend 5 ½ oz sun-dried tomatoes, 1 ¾ oz black olives, the pecans, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp fresh oregano, 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves, 1 tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp ground black pepper and ¼ tsp salt until fairly smooth. Sun-dried tomatoes and olives are already salty, so taste before adding more.
Step 3: With the motor running, pour in ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil gradually until the tapenade is the consistency you like.
Step 4: Toss through freshly cooked, drained pasta with a splash of the cooking water, or stir a spoonful into a bowl of vegetable soup or an omelette.
Step 5: Store it in a clean jar, covered with a thin film of olive oil, in the fridge for up to a week. For longer, spoon it into a sealable container and freeze; you can scrape out a single spoonful without thawing the lot.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 165 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 7 g
- Fat
- 15 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does sun-dried tomato and olive tapenade take?
- About 15 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 8 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of sun-dried tomatoes?
- Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
- What can I use instead of red wine vinegar?
- Sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar, same amount.
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