Provencale Tapenade

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

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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.