The aperitif is a very popular convivial moment in France. However, it is often synonymous with snacking and fatty and salty dishes. However, it is possible to offer balanced and tasty aperitif recipes, such as tapenade.
Tapenade is a Provençal culinary specialty made with black olives, anchovies, capers and olive oil. It can be served on toast, raw vegetables or crackers.
Tapenade with green olives
Tapenade is a delicious Provençal sauce made from olives. To prepare a green olive tapenade, you will need 200g pitted green olives, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp capers, 2 anchovy fillets, the juice of half a lemon, 3 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of black pepper.
To start, roughly chop the olives, garlic cloves, capers and anchovies. Next, add the lemon juice and olive oil, then mix everything well until you get a smooth and homogeneous texture. Finally, add a pinch of black pepper to spice up your tapenade. You can taste this tasty sauce with grilled toast, fresh bread or use it to accompany your grilled meats and fish.
Dried Tomato Tapenade
Tapenade is a delicious spread of Provençal origin, traditionally prepared with black olives, anchovies and capers. However, there are many variations of this recipe, and a very tasty version is the one based on sun-dried tomatoes. To prepare this tapenade, you will need 200g sun-dried tomatoes, 100g pitted black olives, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp capers, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar , 2 tablespoons of olive oil and black pepper.
Start by finely chopping the sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, garlic and capers. Then mix these ingredients in a salad bowl, then add the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Mix everything well until you get a homogeneous and smooth texture. Finally, add black pepper according to your taste. Your sun-dried tomato tapenade is ready to be tasted!
Tapenade of red peppers
Ingredients :
2 roasted and peeled red peppers
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon of capers
3 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper
Preparation :
First, preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Next, wash and dry the red peppers, then cut them in half and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers on a baking sheet, skin side up, and roast them in the oven for about 20 minutes, until the skin is blackened and set. Take the peppers out of the oven and let them cool.
Once the peppers have cooled, carefully remove the charred skin and cut the flesh into pieces.
In a blender, add the roasted red peppers, the peeled garlic cloves, and the capers, then blend everything until you obtain a smooth paste.
Then add the olive oil and blend again until well blended.
Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning by adding salt and pepper to taste, then pour the tapenade into a bowl and serve it with toast or raw vegetables. Enjoy your food !
Tapenade is a quick and easy recipe to make, but it can also be customized to suit individual tastes. For example, you can add additional herbs or spices to add flavor. It can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for several days, making it a convenient option for parties when you want to serve up an easy-to-prepare snack.
It is a healthy and delicious alternative to the usual fatty and salty appetizer dishes, as it is made from natural ingredients such as olives and olive oil. You can even use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps for a delicious lunch or dinner. Try making your own homemade tapenade for a simple and tasty dining experience.
For your next aperitif, do not hesitate to test these recipes to offer an original and balanced culinary experience to your guests. You can also add your personal touch to these recipes by adding spices or additional ingredients. In addition, you can accompany these recipes with appropriate drinks to complete the culinary experience.
Feel free to share these recipes with your friends and family to introduce them to new flavors and creative ideas for their future appetizers.
