Hi, everybody! I’m just now getting up to speed following our trip to Minnesota, so this post is necessarily short — followed by a short and savory recipe. (Sometimes you just gotta get it made and get eatin’.)
I will state for the record, though, that capers are essential in tapenade. Please don’t leave ‘em out!
Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade with Grilled Tortillas
1/4 c. roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry, & chopped (I used the jarred kind, roughly equivalent to 1 whole roasted red pepper, for a “quick fix” method)
1/2 c. pitted black olives, chopped
1 plum tomato, seeded & chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 Tbsp. capers, rinsed and drained
1/2 Tbsp. lime juice
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 medium-sized flour tortillas (or other flat, dippable bread)
Place everything but the tortillas in a food processor or blender. Give ‘em a whirl until finely ground.
Transfer the mixture to a small glass bowl; set aside. (I drained mine in a fine mesh strainer before serving — it’s up to you.) (If you do, save the drained oil to dip fluffier bread in later, if you like.) :)
Meanwhile, grill the tortillas on a griddle, a grill, or over an open flame of a gas burner (options, options…) until toasted, but still “chewy” in the middle.
Using a pizza cutter, slice the tortillas into triangles. Serve immediately with tapenade.
Done deal!
Enjoying the short and savory things in life,
~ Kim
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looks delish!
By: trialsinfood on July 13, 2012
at 4:06 pm
Many thanks!
By: Kimby on July 13, 2012
at 6:53 pm
This tapenade looks insanely delicious – I would love to devour it all :D
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
By: Choc Chip Uru on July 13, 2012
at 4:37 pm
I pretty much did, CCU! :) Highly addictive…
By: Kimby on July 13, 2012
at 6:54 pm
I love tapenade but I’ve never made it using tomatoes. Definitley going to try that, it looks delicious. Have a great weekend.
By: cookingsgood on July 13, 2012
at 4:59 pm
You have a great weekend, too, cookingsgood! I hope you’ll find my tomato variation a nice change. I’m making another batch tomorrow for the weekend!
By: Kimby on July 13, 2012
at 6:55 pm
Quick & simple but packs a punch! Lovely snacks for the weekend :)
By: Shirley Tay on July 13, 2012
at 10:10 pm
Shirley, your comment packs a punch, too! :) Thanks!
By: Kimby on July 14, 2012
at 3:12 pm
Yummmmmmmm yummmmm yummm. Love all these ingredients alone I can only imagine how exciting they taste together.
By: Lauren @ Part Time House Wife on July 13, 2012
at 11:53 pm
Lauren, that’s half the fun, isn’t it? Combining favorite flavors and enjoying the results is the other half!
By: Kimby on July 14, 2012
at 3:14 pm
oh I love tapenade, I love it in sandwiches even burgers! YUM! I am so glad you are back home. I know this was not an easy trip for you both. Love you! :)
By: Isabelle at home on July 14, 2012
at 7:31 am
It’s good to be back, Isabelle. Thanks for your care and concern! xo!
By: Kimby on July 14, 2012
at 3:36 pm
I think I might be able to make this. :) I’ll try it out next weekend. Thanks!
By: Shary Hover on July 15, 2012
at 8:31 am
Yum! I have a friend coming to visit this week and this sounds right up her alley. I may have to make it for her. Thanks!
By: Elizabeth on July 15, 2012
at 1:47 pm
Kimby…this is what I call a ‘go to’ dish that I’d keep in the refrig then ‘go to’ it for using on sammiches, as a dip, as a marinade, or just as a spoon dipper! Wonderful…luv the red!! xo Ally
By: Ally's Kitchen on July 15, 2012
at 4:55 pm
This is a fantastic dip for me. When I make it everyone will love me too. :)
By: Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef on July 16, 2012
at 6:19 am
looks really delicious and it is a real nice change up from the traditional dip offerings/
By: Peter @Feed Your Soul on July 16, 2012
at 8:10 am
I just packed my food processor last night (yes, we’re starting to pack 1 month before we move–too soon?), but when I unpack it at our new place, I’ll have to come back to this!
By: Jenna on July 16, 2012
at 9:59 am
I was using my food processor this evening and it blew up. I would love to make this dip as I’m sure it is full of flavour but it’s going to have to wait until I can arrange a new appliance! Great to have a new blogging friend and thanks so much for stopping by Hotly Spiced! xx
By: hotlyspiced on July 17, 2012
at 5:41 am