Black Olive and Fig Tapenade

Delectable black olive tapenade that is suitable for crackers, on crustinis, baguettes, or even versatile enough to smother on a chicken breast and bake in the oven.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 2 CUPS

Ingredients

• 1  cup  pitted kalamata olive
• 1⁄2 cup green olives
• 1⁄4 cup dried fig
• 2  teaspoons capers
• 2  teaspoons anchovy paste
• 2  minced garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley

Directions

1. This is a very easy recipe. Simply add the olives, dried figs (softened - microwave them with a bit of water), and capers in a food processor. Add the anchovy paste, garlic, and fresh herbs. Pulsate until semi pureed, but still chunky.