Tapenade - Atkins

Here's how to make Tapenade the Atkin's way.

Serves:4
CarbsPerServing: 2.5
Prep Time:10 minutes
Effort: Average

Ingredients:
½ cup kalamata olives 1 tsp capers
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinigar

Equipment Needed:
Chef’s knife
cutting board
mortar & pestle
small bowl
measuring cups and spoons1/4 to ½ tsp oregano
¼ to ½ tsp rosemary
1 clove garlic
1/8 tsp black or white pepper

How to Prepare:
Hints: The vinaigrette should run slightly from the tapenade after
it sits for a few seconds. Tapenade may be prepared a day in
advance. Experiment with other herbs and types of acids to complment
other foods such as fish or cold meats. Wine or cider vinigar may be
substituted to reduce the carbohydrate by 0.5 g per serving.
Instructions: Chop olives until pieces are 1/8” or less. Crush
capers and garlic with knife blade and mince fine. Grind oregano and
rosemary with mortar and pestle until powdered. Combine all
ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Serve over
cold asparagus or thin sliced tomato or other cold cooked vegetables.

From: 1000 Atkin's Diet Recipes