Fig and Olive Tapenade recipe

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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

Nutrition Info

326.7 calories
carbohydrate: 26.4 g
cholesterol: 41.1 mg
fat: 24 g
fiber: 4.8 g
protein: 5.2 g
saturatedFat: 9.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 361.1 mg
sugar: 18.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  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.

  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.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

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.

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