Artichoke Tapenade With Pita Chips Recipes

TWO-STEP ARTICHOKE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in food processor, turning off/on until finely chopped.
• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt& pepper.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & ARTICHOKE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a food processor.
• Pulse to a finely chopped tapenade.
• Transfer to a bowl, and serve with pita bread, pita chips, gluten-free crackers, whatever your desire.
• NOTE: You can also blend the ingredients in the processor until you reach a smooth consistency for a different texture dip (like a hummus), which can also be used as an aioli on sandwiches, or with focaccia bread.

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a food processor.
• Pulse until chopped to a finely chopped tapenade.
• Transfer to a bowl, and serve with pita bread, pita chips, or hard cracker of your choice. (I used gluten free bagel chips, pictured)
• Note: You can also blend the ingredients in the processor until a you reach a smooth consistency for a different texture dip (like a hummus), which can also be used as an aioli on sandwiches, or as a great dip for focaccia bread.

ARTICHOKE TAPENADE WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut each pita bread around edge to make 2 rounds; cut each round into 8 wedges. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Mix oil and cumin; brush mixture on pita wedges. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown.
• Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Peel eggplant. Cut eggplant into fourths; cut each fourth in half crosswise. Place eggplant pieces on cookie sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
• In food processor or blender, place eggplant and remaining tapenade ingredients. Cover; process or blend about 1 minute or until well blended. Serve with pita chips.