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White Bean Tapenade

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This textured spread is great served with cured meats. If you wind up with leftovers, use it on sandwiches.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings (makes about 2 cups)

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can white beans (such as cannellini or Great Northern), rinsed, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted mixed olives, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon thinly sliced lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 baguette (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss beans, olives, parsley, oil, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Serve tapenade with baguette.

    Step 2

    DO AHEAD: Tapenade can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill; bring to room temperature before serving.

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