What could be better spread on a crusty baguette than a fresh, flavourful tapenade? This simple sauce is made with olives, capers and anchovies, and it’s perfect for adding a salty, umami boost to any dish. So whether you’re enjoying it as a dip or spreading it on your favourite sandwich, Tapenade is always a delicious choice.
What are the ingredients of Tapenade?
Tapenade is a delicious and healthy spread that can be used in many recipes. It’s made from raw olives, anchovies (or fillets), capers with olive oil for blending purposes; some people also add garlic or lemon juice to give their Tapenade more character. Tapenade is a delicious way to bring new life and spice into your kitchen. It’s naturally quite bitter, but you can season it with any favourite spices for an extra dash of fragrance.
How Tapenade can benefit your health
The health benefits of Tapenade are endless. This kind of spread can be used to replace any traditional sauce and other processed condiments that contain too many added sugars. Its ingredients are olives and anchovies, which provide nutrients such as fibre or iron, depending on the type you choose to eat. Tapenade is not just a tasty way to flavour your favourite dishes; it’s also full of good-for-you nutrients like omega fatty acids. These healthy fats lower bad cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
It’s not just a tasty spread. It has incredible amounts of vitamins B and E.
There are so many health benefits to tapping into the Tapenade! These nutrients help bones grow stronger and energy levels for those who eat them on their sandwiches or alone with some bread or crackers, such as the delicious Origen miniciabatta.
What do you have to know about Tapenade?
Tapenade is a delicious and versatile ingredient used in many dishes. It’s made from garlic, lemon juice or even liquor! The list of ingredients includes olives (pitted), anchovies, capers, olive oil with spices for extra flavour- the bitterness comes from these raw preserved fruits like lemons which give it a unique edge on your favourite dish-.
Tapenade is a sauce that can add flavour when cooking various meats like pork, turkey, or steak. It also goes well with seafood, like salmon, for the most adventurous! Some people choose to use one type and mix things up by creating their unique versions through varying ingredients such as spices, including basil leaves or chilli peppers for those who prefer something hot.
How to use Tapenade
If you know what to do with Tapenade, then it’s time for an adventure in cooking. For example: add fresh lemon juice or vinegar; use artichokes instead of olives; pine nuts or almonds; this list goes on endlessly, so have fun experimenting until finding something that suits you.
With just a few ingredients and some creativity or ‘spice,’ your taste buds will thank themselves later.
Tapenades make the perfect appetizer or hors d’oeuvre. They are flavourful, can be made in various ways, and pair well with many foods. At Fiore Foods, we have delectable options of tapenades and spreads to use on your special occasions, such as dinners, cocktails, or entertainment. Our olive-based tapenades are a customer favourite and can be used to top off bruschetta, mixed into pasta dishes or enjoyed by the spoonful! Try the Moli de Pomeri Olivada for a Mediterranean twist to your meals.
