Classic Olive Tapenade

Ingredients

• 3 oz pitted green olives
• 3 oz pitted black olives
• 2 oz capers
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4-5 leaves of basil
• 4-5 sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the green olives, black olives, capers, garlic, oregano, basil leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper in a food processor until the mixture is slightly chunky and easy to spread. Be careful not to overprocess.

2. 2

   Taste it, and add black pepper if you think it needs an additional kick. If you're using unsalted olives, you can add more salt at this stage.

3. 3

   The tapenade is ready to serve immediately! But you can pour it to the glass jar and keep it in the fridge.