Tepenade






Tepenade served on toasted baguette slices. 
Ingredients:
2 Cups Pitted Black Olives
2 Tablespoons Capers
1 Clove of Garlic
Drizzle of Olive Oil
Lemon Juice & Pepper to taste

 Method:
In a food processor, blend the olives, capers, garlic, a generous drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice and pepper to taste. Serves on slices of toasted baguette.

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