Fig and Olive Tapenade



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Additional Time:
4 hrs

Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
6 servings


Ingredients

  • 1cupchopped dried figs
  • ½cupwater
  • 1tablespoonolive oil
  • 2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
  • 1teaspoondried rosemary
  • 1teaspoondried thyme
  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper
  • ⅔cupchopped kalamata olives
  • 2clovesgarlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅓cupchopped toasted walnuts
  • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese

  • Directions

    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.

    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.



    Note:

    To toast walnuts, heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    327 Calories
    24g Fat
    26g Carbs
    5g Protein

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