olive pesto tapenade

Name: Olive Pesto Tapenade
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 bunch(es) fresh basil; 4 clove(s) fresh garlic; 1/4 cup(s) roasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 cup(s) mixed pitted olives (from the deli case); 1/4 teaspoon(s) hot pepper flakes (optional)

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26 Pinches

Susan Seybert

Philadelphia, PA

Updated on Nov 16, 2012

I love olives and I love pesto! It seemed obvious to me to combine the two to create this taste sensation. Serve this on a hearty and crusty bread. But, watch out, its addictive!

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prep time 10 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh basil
4 cloves fresh garlic
1/4 cup roasted pine nuts
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1 cup mixed pitted olives (from the deli case)
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)

How To Make olive pesto tapenade

Step 1

Place pine nuts in a heated, dry saute pan. Cook until lighly browned and fragrant, about 5-8 minues. Stir continually until done. Place in a food processor.

Step 2

Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor with the nuts. Pulse until well blended.
Step 3

Serve on crust bread slices, pita chips or crackers.
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