Sauces and Condiments

Tapenade

Make kale and anchovy tapenade by steaming cavolo nero, then blending it with anchovies, capers, lemon and olive oil to spread on toast.

Tapenade

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Steamed cavolo nero blended with anchovies, capers, lemon and olive oil into a dark, savory spread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseCondiment
CuisineAmerican

Ingredients
  

  • 8 leaves cavolo nero Italian kale/dinosaur kale
  • 6 anchovies from jar or tin and drained
  • 1 tbsp capers drained
  • 1/2 lemon juice and zest
  • black pepper
  • olive oil

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • food processor

Directions
 

  1. Steam the cavolo nero for 5 minutes to soften it.
  2. Blend everything in a food processor, drizzling in olive oil until it reaches the consistency you like.
  3. Move to a covered jar and refrigerate.

Notes

Prep 5 minutes, cook 5. Use within 4 days. No added salt needed (the anchovies are salty).