MIXED OLIVE TAPENADE
1⁄4 cup drained capers
1large clove garlic
2tablespoons fresh parsley
1tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
11⁄2 cups pitted kalamata olives
1⁄2 cup pitted ripe olives
1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1can (2 oz.) anchovies, rinsed and drained, if desired
Baguette slices, if desired
CHEF’S BLENDER
Place capers, garlic, parsley, and basil in blender jar. Cover and blend at Pulse 5 seconds, or until chopped. Add remaining ingredients except baguette slices. Cover and blend at Pulse 3 times, 3 to 5 seconds each time, or until blended; scrape sides of blender jar if necessary. Serve as spread with baguette, if desired.
BAR BLENDER
Follow directions for Chef’s Blender.
Yield: 12 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
Per Serving: About 70 cal, 0 g pro, 2 g carb, 7 g total fat, 1 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 430 mg sod.
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