HERBED WALNUT AND CITRUS TAPENADE

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This spread is an explosion of bold tongue-tingling flavors! Center stage is eggplant colored Kalamata olives with their rich and fruity flavor; if you can't find them, swap ripe olives.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1 log (4 oz) goat cheese*
Additional extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
Food Should Taste Good® olive tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In food processor or blender, place all Tapenade ingredients except walnuts. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until slightly coarse. Stir in walnuts. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
  • If desired, soften goat cheese on microwavable plate in microwave uncovered on High about 10 seconds. Spread goat cheese into 1/4-inch layer on serving plate. Top with tapenade; drizzle with additional olive oil. Garnish with rosemary and thyme sprigs. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

MD Razaul Karim Reza
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This tapenade is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the texture is perfect.


Biruk Taimea
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good tapenade recipe for ages. This one is definitely a keeper.


Blessing Isiguzor
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This tapenade is the perfect way to use up leftover walnuts. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your sandwiches and salads.


Dawit Asmare
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I'm so glad I did! The walnuts add a really nice texture and flavor to the tapenade.


Muhammad Muahid
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This tapenade is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love that I can use it as a spread, a dip, or even a marinade.


Malik Mudssar Awan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tapenade turned out great! It was a little spicy for my taste, but I just added a little more honey to balance it out.


Kamar Arafat
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This is the best tapenade I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Amanuel Hiluf
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I've made this tapenade several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different ways.


Loreen Anyanga
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Wow! This tapenade is amazing! I love the way the flavors all come together. It's the perfect appetizer or snack.


Londeka Buthelezi
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This tapenade is simply divine! The combination of walnuts, citrus, and herbs is heavenly. I can't get enough of it.


Tina Hairston
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've used it as a spread on sandwiches, a dip for vegetables, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Granny The Reborn singing nanny
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This tapenade was a hit at my party! The flavors of the walnuts, citrus, and herbs were perfectly balanced. I served it with crostini and crackers, and it was devoured in minutes.