Ingredients

  • 1 cup black kalamata olives, pitted, mushy olives discarded
  • 1 medium-sized orange, zested
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel or anise seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup lightly packed fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped coarsely
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Rustic crackers or bagel chips

Method

  • Dump all of the ingredients (except the crackers) into a food processor and puree.
  • If you are using a blender to puree, you may need to add some extra oil to facilitate blending.
  • After blending, place in a bowl.
  • Excess oil will rise to the edges of the bowl.
  • Drain off.
  • Spread Tapenade on crisps just before serving, or let guests do it themselves.