Olive Tapenade - Quick, healthy snack

black olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: green olives

Kalamata olives enhance flavor while green olives are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Start with 1 cup of pitted olives and add a second cup to the blender or food processor.

Pour in 1 cup of olive oil.

Add 1/4 cup of rough chopped parsley.

Add 1 teaspoon of thyme.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary (adjust if using fresh).

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic (about 3 cloves).

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Pulse the mixture in the blender or food processor until the desired texture is reached, either chunky or smooth.

Taste and add pepper to taste after processing.

Serve with veggies, crackers, or crusty bread.

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