Provencale Tapenade

JanetSmith154's Note:

an amazing spread to use in place of butter when the occasion calls for it. another delia smith classic can be stired into a salad dressing or as a topping for

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 1/2 cups olives, such as kalamata, pitted
• 1/2 cup capers, rinsed and drained
• 2 ounces anchovy fillets, do not drain (in oil)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground

Directions:

1. combine all ingredients (1 tbsp basil) in a food processor.
2. pulse into a spreadable paste, and stir in black pepper.
3. just before serving, add in remaining 1 tbsp basil leaves.
4. keeps 2 weeks, covered.