French Fig Olive Tapenade

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Weight Watchers French Fig Olive Tapenade is a savory and tasty appetizer recipe. We create the salty spread with dried figs, capers, garlic, and olives. This delicious tapenade is perfect for Weight Watchers who want a nutritious and satisfying snack. It’s an ideal accompaniment to any dish or snack because of its thick, sweet flavor and velvety texture. The items in Weight Watchers French Fig Olive Tapenade are carefully selected to prepare a delicious and wholesome appetizer. Olives are high in antioxidants and beneficial fats. Additionally, figs are high in potassium and other nutrients. Garlic cloves enhance flavor and have been linked to several health benefits, including reducing inflammation and promoting heart health. This tapenade contains only 170 total calories. This recipe is worth trying if you are looking for a healthy snack or are a member of Weight Watchers.

STATS

  • Course: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Preparation Time: Twelve minutes
  • Total Time: Twelve minutes
  • Cook Time: Zero minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Food blender
  • Serving Bowl

INGREDIENTS

  • Pitted brined curved olives 1.5 cups
  • One large garlic clove
  • Dried black figs 8
  • Drained capers one tbsp
  • One small bunch of mint, approx. three large tablespoons
  • Two anchovy fillets, optional
  • Two tbsp of olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add anchovy fillets, garlic clove, curved olives, dried black figs, capers, and a small bunch of mint to a food blender machine.
  2. Next, grind all items until a coarse paste forms.
  3. After grinding, add olive oil to the blender.
  4. Again, blend all items until a smooth paste forms.
  5. The delicious Weight Watchers French Fig Olive Tapenade is ready.
  6. Now, transfer the olive tapenade to a bowl.
  7. Next, chill it in the fridge for one day or serve immediately.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Enjoy the olive tapenade with crackers, French bread, or crostini.
  • Utilize it as a sauce for vegetables such as grape tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, or Belgian endive.
  • Pair the tapenade with fish or eggs.
  • Before cooking, you can coat the chicken skinless piece with this olive tapenade.
  • Accompany it with steamed potatoes, omelet, or sandwich.
  • Serve this appetizer with chicken, sandwiches, or roasted pork tenderloin.

TIPS

  • Opt for good-quality olives like Nicoise or Kalamata.
  • Experiment with different sorts of dried figs such as Mission or Calimyrna to vary the sweetness of the spread.
  • Before using the capers, we will wash them with normal water.
  • Utilize good-quality olive oil to create this dish.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • You can preserve the olive tapenade in an airtight jar and refrigerate it for 9 to 14 days.

Freezer:

  • You can freeze this olive spread for thirty to sixty days. But keep in mind the taste of this spread will be altered after freezing.

FAQs

Can I utilize fresh figs instead of dried figs?

  • We can utilize fresh figs, but the taste of fresh figs will be different. Adapt blending time accordingly.

What flavor does tapenade have?

  • It is a savory spread that has a harmony of herbaceous, sweet, and salty flavors.

Does this recipe require capers?

  • Capers give it a distinctly salty taste. But you can substitute it with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size 2 tbsps of olive tapenade
Total Servings 1 to 1/2 cups
Total Calories 70 kcal
Carbohydrates 9 g
Protein 0 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 3 g

Each serving of the olive tapenade has two (2) Weight Watchers Smart points.