Simply the best za'atar olive tapenade: This vegan olive tapenade (no anchovies here) is great on bread, crostini, sandwiches and to bring vegetables from simple to sublime.
There’s something magical about a twilight dinner outdoors, and summer is the perfect time to dine al fresco with friends and family, and watch the setting sun cast its glow on your favorite drinks and appetizers like our Za'atar Olive Tapenade.
Rich, tangy, and versatile, our Za'atar Olive Tapenade is an easy vegan appetizer that can turn a simple loaf your favorite crusty bread into a delicious bruschetta, make your sandwich pop with flavor or awaken a platter of sliced summer zucchini, radishes, and yellow, orange, and green peppers when in a dipping bowl nearby.
Like you, we love the simplicity of summer meals -- locally-sourced vegetables from the farmer’s markets still have that just-picked scent. Invest in organic produce the green market and see if you can’t munch on a few summer snap peas right from the bag!
Try spreading a spoonful of Za'atar Olive Tapenade on top of freshly cooked corn-on-the cob or steamed green beans for a delicious treat! This heart-heathy dip can also complement your main course as a savory topping on grilled tofu or tempeh.
Our Za'atar Olive Tapenade looks wonderful in a hand-painted ceramic bowl -- the blend of green olives and sundried tomatoes glistens in olive oil and evokes a vision of ancient tile mosaics from the sunny Mediterranean, the original source of its ingredients. In fact, olive-based pastes have graced the tables of Mediterranean for thousands of years, its name is taken from the French Provençal tapenas (capers) which are a main ingredient the tapenades of Provence.
Whether you pack a picnic dinner with candles, string lights up around your patio, or set a more formal table with exquisite hurricane lamps, summer is the perfect time to gather your loved ones together to enjoy abundance of fresh vegetables and with a generous helping of our Za'atar Olive Tapenade, you’ll take your vegetarian bounty from simple to sublime!
Simply the Best Za'atar Olive Tapenade
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Description
Simply the Best Za'atar Olive Tapenade. A Healthy Vegan Dip That Takes Vegetables from Simple to Sublime.
Ingredients
10oz green pitted olives, drained
3 tbsp za'atar
2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until you obtain a slightly coarse tapenade. Refrigerate util ready to use.
Notes
If you are using overly salty olives, make sure you rinsed them a little before adding them to the food processor.
This olive tapenade should last about one week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers and Dips
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 46
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 270
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.2
- Cholesterol: 0
Agness of Run Agness Run
Yum! Can't wait to try this tasty and delicious recipe. Where can I buy za’atar?
Vicky & Ruth
We like to buy Za'atar in bulk because we use it often. You can find in a local middle eastern stores, Amazon or Whole Foods next to the spices. https://www.amazon.com/Ziyad-Green-Zaatar-Thyme-16/dp/B004PBZJF6/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504101165&sr=8-8&keywords=za%27atar, https://www.amazon.com/USimplySeason-Zaatar-Zatar-Zahtar-Seasoning/dp/B00N4TQXDW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504101051&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=zaatar&th=1
Julia Fisher
Came across this recipe while searching for unique dip recipes. Beautiful pictures of a delicious appetizer. I will probably add this tapenade as topping to your caprese pasta turning it into a Mediterranean-middle east fusion of sorts. I love zaatar and peri peri, and having been finding ways to sneak in either blend in every dip or chutney I make, as love the dance of flavors. Finding pure and quality zaatar can be tricky as most brands in the market often lack that crucial ingredient that provides the original flavor — real zaatar herb, and in good portion. After searching around for a quality mix with enough zaatar, sumac and sesame seeds, I found this online store - http://www.eatzaatar.com. Their blends contain 30% of Lebanese zaatar herb.
Raquel
I make this dip almost every week, it's perfect to have in the fridge and a great snack with any crackers, veggies or toasted bread!