Ingredients

  • 2 cups Greek or Moroccan dry-cured olives, pitted
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 6 ounces anchovy filets, drained and patted dry
  • 16-ounce can good-quality canned tuna in oil, drained
  • ½ cup capers, drained
  • 1 tablespoon green peppercorns in brine, drained and chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Lemon shells (recipe above)
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (24 servings)

      120 calories; 9 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 9 milligrams cholesterol; 478 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

About 3 cups

Preparation

  1. Pulse all ingredients except oil and shells in a food processor until just combined. With motor running, slowly pour in oil. Do not overprocess: the tapenade should have some chunkiness. Refrigerate for later use or spoon into lemon shells.

5 minutes

Dining and Cooking