Tapenade - country cooking

1 cup

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupOil-cured ripe olives, pitted
3Cloves garlic
2tablespoonsLemon juice
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley leaves
½teaspoonDrained capers
½teaspoonDijon-style prepared mustard
½teaspoonChopped fresh thyme leaves
cupExtra virgin olive oil
Fresh thyme sprigs (opt.)
French bread, sliced & toasted

Directions

1. In food processor with chopping blade, process olives, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, capers, mustard, and thyme until olives are finely chopped but not pureed. Spoon olive mixture into serving bowl and stir in olive oil until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

2. Just before serving, stir mixture again. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired. Serve Tapenade with slices of toasted French bread.

Country Cooking/Summer/94 Scanned & fixed by Di and Gary