Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade Recipe

Elevate your dishes with this vibrant Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade! Perfect as a zesty pasta salad dressing or a luxurious topping for grilled swordfish, tuna, or veal. This easy recipe bursts with Mediterranean flavors and takes just minutes to prepare. Impress your friends and family with this simple yet sophisticated addition to your culinary repertoire.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 342.7 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade

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How to Make Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade

  1. Cover 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil) with 1 cup boiling water in a small bowl.
  2. Let steep until softened, about 30 minutes.
  3. Drain the tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup of the steeping liquid.
  4. Finely chop the softened tomatoes and return them to the bowl.
  5. In a small bowl, mash 2 cloves garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt until a paste forms.
  6. Add the garlic paste to the chopped tomatoes along with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and the reserved 1/4 cup steeping liquid.
  7. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

157 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

15g

Carbs

11g