Best 4 Moroccan Tapenade Recipes

**Moroccan Tapenade: A Mediterranean Delight with a Twist**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing Moroccan Tapenade. This delectable spread is a unique fusion of North African flavors and textures, featuring a symphony of olives, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, capers, and aromatic herbs. Discover three enticing variations of this versatile dish: the classic Moroccan Tapenade, a spicy Harissa Tapenade, and a refreshing Lemon-Herb Tapenade. Each recipe offers a distinctive taste profile, catering to diverse palates and culinary preferences. Whether you're hosting a lively gathering or seeking an extraordinary addition to your everyday meals, Moroccan Tapenade promises to elevate any occasion.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC OLIVE TAPENADE

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For a true taste of Provence, this classic tapenade recipe, a mildly seasoned olive spread, is the easiest and most versatile dish to make.

Provided by Rebecca Franklin

Categories Side Dish Snack Appetizer Condiment Sauce

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

For the Tepanade:
1 1/2 cups pitted black olives
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 garlic cloves
3 anchovy fillets , from oil-packed can
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
For Serving:
1 medium baguette, sliced; or vegetable crudités

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Place the olives, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, drained capers, garlic, anchovies, thyme, and black pepper in a food processor.
Process until all the ingredients are finely chopped, but not completely pureed.
Serve the olive spread on baguette slices or with fresh crudités.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 628 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 cups (serves 10), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TAPENADE

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Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups Greek or Moroccan dry-cured olives, pitted
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 ounces anchovy filets, drained and patted dry
16-ounce can good-quality canned tuna in oil, drained
1/2 cup capers, drained
1 tablespoon green peppercorns in brine, drained and chopped
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon shells (recipe above)

Steps:

Pulse all ingredients except oil and shells in a food processor until just combined. With motor running, slowly pour in oil. Do not overprocess: the tapenade should have some chunkiness. Refrigerate for later use or spoon into lemon shells.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 478, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1872 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

TAPENADE

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Classic Mediterranean dish using black (preferably Kalamata) olives. This dip is great with pita bread triangles.

Provided by Jim Clark

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, chopped
1 ¾ cups whole, pitted kalamata olives
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, rinsed
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Combine garlic, olives, anchovies, capers, thyme, rosemary and lemon juice in an electric blender. Slowly drip the olive oil into the blender while you are blending the ingredients together. Blend until a paste is formed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1002.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE

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A piquant sauce with olives, capers and anchovies that's as delicious swirled through pasta as it is topping a bruschetta - a great alternative to pesto

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories Canapes, Condiment

Time 5m

Yield makes 1 small jar

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

290g jar of pitted kalamata black olives (160g drained weight)
1 tbsp capers
2 anchovy fillets
50ml olive oil
1 tsp red wine vinegar
sprig fresh thyme, leaves only (optional)

Steps:

Blitz all the ingredients except the thyme in a small food processor. Season with black pepper then transfer to a jar or serving dish and scatter over the thyme leaves if using. Keeps in the fridge for 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0.4 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips for Making Moroccan Tapenade:

Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results.
If you don't have time to roast the tomatoes, you can use sun-dried tomatoes instead.
Be sure to drain the tomatoes well before chopping them, to avoid a watery tapenade.
Use a variety of olives for a more complex flavor. Kalamata, Castelvetrano, and Niçoise olives are all good choices.
If you don't have capers, you can use chopped pickles or cornichons instead.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
Serve the tapenade with pita bread, crackers, or crostini.

Conclusion:

Moroccan tapenade is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a quick and easy snack, Moroccan tapenade is sure to please.