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Artichoke Tapenade with Chili Oil

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The ultimate pantry recipe, artichoke tapenade is flavored with briny capers, sweet roasted bell peppers and spicy garlic.

A bit different then the standard olive tapenade, artichoke tapenade is making a comeback! (Well was it ever here?) Either way, it’s here and its salty, briny and savory and everything you ever wanted in a perfect appetizer bite.

Tapenade is the Perfect Pantry Recipe

One of my favorite appetizer bites and perfect to make on a whim.

Thanks to a leftover jar of artichoke hearts, capers and roasted red peppers, a gorgeous tapenade was created in the midst of craving something salty and flavorful.

Ingredients in Artichoke Tapenade

Artichoke Hearts: Canned, Jarred or frozen. If using frozen, defrost before chopping.

Roasted Red Peppers: Piquillo peppers would be really nice in here as well.

Capers: For a fantastic salty brininess.

Chili Oil: Optional if you like heat like I do. If you don’t have chili oil, use regular olive oil and a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.

Lemon and Parsley: Offers a final bit of freshness to everything.

How to Make Tapenade

Couldn’t be easier, really. Just add everything to a food processor and chop until fine. Just make sure to not pulse for too long which can turn it into a paste.

You could also hand chop everything for a more rustic and chunkier artichoke tapenade.


Other Ways to Use This Artichoke Spread

  • Of course, as a topping on pita bread or toasted crostini.
  • Alongside grilled fish or chicken
  • Added to cooked pasta.
  • Baked with Feta on Puff Pastry

Other Artichoke Recipes to Try:

Fried Roman Artichokes

Artichoke Tapenade with Chili Oil
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Artichoke Tapenade with Chili Oil

The ultimate pantry recipe, artichoke tapenade is flavored with briny capers, sweet roasted bell peppers and spicy garlic.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: artichoke tapenade, tapenade
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 87kcal
Author: Samantha Ferraro
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 1 can artichoke hearts drained
  • 2 roasted red bell peppers
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • Small bunch Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Chili Oil
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse to coarsely grind. Drizzle with additional chili oil.

Notes

If you don’t have or like chili oil, use olive oil instead and add red chili flakes for additional heat.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

This post was updated with added notes and nutritional info in April, 2020.

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  1. diabeticFoodie says

    August 27, 2012 at 6:33 am

    I love this kind of cooking. Looks absolutely delicious!

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