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When it comes to introducing kids to new flavors and expanding their palates, it can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. But worry not, because I’ve got a secret weapon for you – Olive Tapenade! It might sound fancy, but it’s essentially a savory spread that originates from sunny Provence, France. It’s made by blending olives with other delicious ingredients like garlic, olive oil and capers. Whether you’re serving this to adults on toast points for a get together, to your big kid as a spread on a sandwich or to your one year old as baby food, I find it’s an uncommon treat that everyone will love!

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Olive Tapenade

Ingredients

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Olive Tapenade

Instructions

1
Place all the ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
2
Spread on toast points, crackers, or on a sandwich and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Pit Your Own Olives 🫒
    Buy whole Kalamata olives and pit them yourself for superior flavor and texture—pre-pitted olives often become mushy during processing and lose their delicate taste.
  • Balance Acidity with Care ⚖️
    Add lemon juice gradually while tasting, as too much can overpower the olive's natural richness; start with half the amount and adjust to your preference.
  • Pulse, Don't Puree 🔄
    Use a food processor's pulse function rather than continuous blending to achieve the ideal rustic texture—over-processing creates a paste instead of a chunky, elegant spread.
  • Toast Your Garlic First 🧄
    Lightly toast minced garlic in olive oil for 30 seconds before adding to the tapenade to mellow its sharpness and add subtle depth without overpowering young palates.
  • Add Fresh Basil at the End 🌿
    Fold in fresh basil leaves just before serving rather than blending them in to preserve their bright, peppery flavor and prevent oxidation that dulls the herb's color.

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