Moroccan Olives & Preserved Lemon Tapenade

🧡 Story

This Moroccan Olives & Preserved Lemon Tapenade is a delicious dip with lots of North African flavor.
A Moroccan staple on tables, it combines green or black olives, pickled lemons, garlic, and olive oil for a pungent, tangy spread.
Perfect as an appetizer with crusty bread, on grilled meats, or as a special sandwich spread

• Ingredients :
• 1 cup mixed Moroccan olives (green and/or black, pitted)
• ½ preserved lemon (rind only, finely chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
• Black pepper, to taste
• Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

• 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
• Remove pits from olives and roughly chop the preserved lemon rind.
• Place all ingredients in a food processor.
• Pulse while slowly adding olive oil until you reach a coarse paste.
• Taste and adjust seasoning with pepper or lemon juice.
• Serve with Moroccan bread, crackers, or as a condiment.

• 🌿 Serving Ideas
• As a dip with warm khobz (Moroccan bread) or pita.
• Spread over grilled chicken or fish.
• Add a spoonful to salads or roasted vegetables.

🍋Cultural Note

In Moroccan homes, olives and preserved lemons are ever-present at the dining table — symbols of flavor and welcome.
This tapenade highlights Morocco’s love for simple ingredients transformed into unforgettable tastes.