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A gut health dietitian's recipe for Probiotic-Rich Olive Tapenade. Made with fermented olives to support the microbiome. Perfect Low Carb, Anti-Bloating appetizer.

Probiotic-Rich Olive Tapenade

A gut-healthy appetizer featuring fermented
olives and beneficial herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Tapenade
  • - 2 cups mixed olives Kalamata and green, pitted
  • - 2 tablespoons capers rinsed
  • - 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • - 1 small clove garlic optional
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
  • - Cucumber rounds
  • - Carrot sticks
  • - Endive leaves
  • - Additional olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

Preparing Tapenade
  1. Rinse olives and capers well.
  2. Place in food processor:
  3. - Olives
  4. - Capers
  5. - Herbs
  6. - Garlic (if using)
  7. Pulse until roughly chopped.
  8. Add:
  9. - Olive oil
  10. - Lemon juice
  11. - Black pepper
  12. Pulse until desired consistency:
  13. - Should be chunky, not smooth
  14. - Still have texture
  15. - Not fully pureed
Resting
  1. Transfer to serving bowl.
  2. Let rest 1 hour at room temperature.
  3. Flavors will develop and meld.
Serving
  1. Drizzle with extra olive oil.
  2. Serve with prepared vegetables.
  3. Can be spread on cucumber rounds.