Tapenade is a typical Provence pasta made with olives and other ingredients. At this article, we have prepared a different appetizer, without using olives but with very Mediterranean ingredients. Enjoy this dried tomato and goat cheese tapenade to prepare in your Christmas appetizers.
Ingredients to make dried tomato and goat cheese tapenade:
- 100 grams of dried tomato
- 6 units of peeled almonds
- 50 grams of goat cheese
- 20 grams of cheese spread
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- ½ dessert spoon of oregano
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
How to make sun-dried tomato and goat cheese tapenade:
1.We gather all the ingredients to make the dried tomato and goat cheese tapenade. This recipe also admits garlic (half a clove) and black olives, but we have preferred not to add more calories.
2.The first step is to hydrate the dried tomatoes. To do this, cook the tomatoes in boiling water for 10 minutes. If you want to know how to prepare your own dried tomatoes, do not miss this simple recipe.
3.Drain the tomatoes and dry them with kitchen paper. You can also use dried tomatoes hydrated in oil.
4.In the blender glass, mix the tomatoes with the almonds and the lime juice. Lemon can also be used.
5.Add the cheeses, olive oil and a pinch of ground black pepper.
6.Beat the tapenade until it has a creamy texture but without lumps. If necessary, add a little more oil.
Tip: We have not added salt because the cheeses are salty but you can try the tapenade and add a little.
7.Toast some sliced bread. If you want you can make your own homemade bread. Here we leave you the recipe: homemade white bread.
8.This dried tomato and goat cheese tapenade is a quick appetizer that you can prepare for any dinner with friends. We also suggest the black olive pâté or the beetroot and coriander dip. Bon Appetite!
