Fig and Olive Tapenade

Valentines's Day - Holidays and Events

This is an easy gourmet appetizer. I've brought this to several parties and it is always a hit! I often add some chopped green olives to the olive mixture and a little more balsamic. Goat cheese may also be used in place of the cream cheese. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Fig and Olive Tapenade

Ingredients

1 cup chopped dried figs

½ cup water

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

⅔ cup chopped kalamata olives

2 cloves garlic

minced

salt and pepper to taste

⅓ cup chopped toasted walnuts

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Chef John's Asparagus Souffle

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Combine figs and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until tender and liquid has reduced. Remove from heat and stir in the olive oil balsamic vinegar rosemary thyme and cayenne. Add olives and garlic and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.

Step 2

Unwrap cream cheese block and place on a serving platter. Spoon tapenade over cheese and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers.

Nutritional Information

Fig and Olive Tapenade

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 326.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.2g 10%

Carbohydrates: 26.4g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 18.6g

Fat: 24g 37%

Saturated Fat: 9.5g 48%

Cholesterol: 41.1mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 603IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 15.4mcg 4%

Calcium: 100.3mg 10%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 33.8mg 12%

Potassium: 323.4mg 9%

Sodium: 361.1mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 216.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.