FIG TAPENADE
A French style tapenade which can be prepared several days in advance and refrigerated. A fantastic appetizer when spread on a toasted baguette slice or an English muffin and topped with cheese.
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 8-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Note: I have prepared this appetizer several times using small pieces of brie or crumbled Gorgonzola to replace the goat cheese. Sweet and tangy flavours blend well.
- Combine figs and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often until liquid is absorbed, place fig mixture into a small bowl.
- Stir in olives, vinegar, oil, thyme and pepper, set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Top each toasted muffin half with cheese and 1 tablespoon of fig tapenade.
- Place muffin halves on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Cut each baked muffin in half or quarters for bite-sized pieces.
- If you use baguette slices, arrange on a baking sheet, broil until lightly toasted on one side only; then spread untoasted side with tapenade and top with cheese.
- Garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve and enjoy!
- On the day of the party, assemble the "mini pizzas" up to an hour in advance, cover and leave at room temperature until ready to bake.
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Téo Guevin
guevin-t42@hotmail.comThis tapenade is the perfect appetizer for a party.
Horizon Center
horizon_c@yahoo.comI love serving this tapenade with grilled cheese sandwiches.
sultana sheikh
sheikh_s@gmail.comThis tapenade is a great way to use up leftover figs.
Adopt me tips and Tricks fish
af@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this tapenade. The figs, olives, and capers are a perfect match.
ibironke james
james47@aol.comI've never made tapenade before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!
Ahmed Elbardony
elbardony_a@hotmail.co.ukThis tapenade is so easy to make. I love that I can throw all the ingredients in a food processor and have it ready in minutes.
Sajjad Aslam
s.aslam52@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of figs, but I really enjoyed this tapenade. The sweetness of the figs is perfectly balanced by the saltiness of the olives.
Liliane Khreiss
khreiss@yahoo.comI made this tapenade for a party and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Muhammad Eyamim
muhammad-eyamim46@gmail.comThis is the best fig tapenade I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced.
Ayan Ahemed Jihad
a_jihad33@gmail.comI love the versatility of this tapenade. I've used it as a spread for sandwiches, a dip for vegetables, and even as a pizza topping.
Emekwa Abuchi
abuchie73@gmail.comThe fig tapenade is a great way to add a pop of flavor to grilled chicken or fish.
Lubega Abdul
l-a@hotmail.frI've made this tapenade a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Wayne TheGaming
wayne.t45@gmail.comThis fig tapenade was a hit at my last party! It's so easy to make and has such a unique flavor. I love the combination of sweet and savory.