Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 30 | |
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Total Fat | 2.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
Sodium | 110 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |
Sugars | 0 g | |
Protein | 0 g |
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fat
Ingredients
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12 ounces jarred roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and drained -
7 ounces jarred or frozen quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained if jarred -
2 ounces sliced button mushrooms -
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil OR -
1 tablespoon dried basil, crumbled -
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice OR -
2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar -
2 tablespoons chopped red onion -
2 medium garlic cloves, halved -
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred) -
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
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In a food processor or blender, pulse the bell peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, basil, lemon juice, onion, and garlic until coarse. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl. Stir in the oil and salt until well blended.
Keep it Healthy: Try this tapenade as a healthy sandwich spread.
Cooking Tip: Serve the tapenade on unsalted melba toast rounds, which have little to no sodium. When buying crackers, bagel chips, or pita chips, look for the whole-grain varieties. Also, check the amount of sodium on the Nutrition Facts labels and choose the lowest sodium option available.