Olive And Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade With Endive Leaves Food

OLIVE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO TAPENADE WITH ENDIVE LEAVES

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, add the olives, sun-dried tomatoes and the olive oil it was packed inches Pulse until smooth, but still chunky.
• Add more extra-virgin olive oil if mixture is too dry. Spoon into a serving bowl. If not serving immediately, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days. Be sure to bring it to room temperature and to mix it thoroughly before serving.
• Gently pull off the leaves from the endive, being careful not to tear the leaves. Wash thoroughly with cold water and dry completely.
• Place the bowl of tapenade in the center of a large platter. Decoratively circle the tapenade bowl with the endive leaves working your way to the rim of the platter.

OLIVE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• In a medium skillet, heat remaining 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent and tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the warm vegetables to the oil mixture and toss until coated.
• Transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND PEAS ON ENDIVE SPEARS

Steps:

• Combine the peas, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse the machine until the peas and tomatoes are finely chopped. Add the olive oil and pulse until the olive oil is incorporated and the mixture is minced but not yet pureed. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the salt and pepper.
• Serve as a dip with the endive spears alongside.

WEIGHT WATCHERS SUN DRIED TOMATO TAPENADE

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes in a large bowl; cover with boiling water. Set aside 10 minutes. Drain but reserve 3/4 cup soaking liquid.
• Place the softened sun-dried tomatoes, 3/4 cup soaking liquid, and the remaining ingredients in a food processor fitted with the chopping blade; pulse a few times, then process until coarsely ground with no chunks in the mix. To store, spoon into a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate up to 4 days; return to room temperature before serving. Yields about 3 tablespoons per serving.

TOMATO TAPENADE

Steps:

• Except for the parsley and oil, place all ingredients in a food processor and process until fairly smooth.
• With the machine running, add the oil from the anchovies first.
• If you want a looser consistency, add some oil from the jar of tomatoes.
• Place in a small bowl and cover.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• To serve, bring the tapenade to room temperature and sprinkle with the parsley.
• Serve on toasted French bread.

SUNDRIED TOMATO TAPENADE

Steps:

• Stir balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; fold in sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic. Season with black pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 2 hours to overnight.
• Arrange cream cheese halves on 2 serving dishes; spoon tapenade over cream cheese.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND KALAMATA OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Place first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Add parsley, and pulse 8 to 10 times or until minced.
• Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.