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Quick & Tasty Sun-Dried Tomato Spread Recipe

Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this sun-dried tomato spread is a quick and easy way to elevate your meals. Made with sweet sun-dried tomatoes, briny olives, and zesty lemon juice, it’s perfect as a dip, sandwich spread, or pasta enhancer. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a delicious, versatile spread that will make your dishes shine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 170 grams sun-dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil
  • ⅓ cup 50 grams green olives, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons 20 grams capers, in brine
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley leaves or ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ to ⅓ teaspoon fine salt to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup 60 ml extra virgin olive oil or reserved marinade from the tomatoes

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients:
  1. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and capers if needed. Reserve the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to use as part of the olive oil measurement.
  2. Peel the garlic clove and chop fresh parsley if using.
Blend the Ingredients:
  1. Place the sun-dried tomatoes, green olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
  2. Pulse the ingredients until finely chopped.
Add Olive Oil:
  1. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil or reserved tomato marinade.
  2. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary and blend until the spread is smooth but still slightly chunky.
Adjust Flavor:
  1. Taste the spread and adjust with additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed. Blend again briefly to combine.
Store and Serve:
  1. Transfer the spread to a clean glass jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  2. Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh veggies, or use as a flavorful addition to pasta or sandwiches.

Notes

  • Customizable: Add chili flakes for a spicy kick or swap parsley with basil for a different herbaceous flavor.
  • Storage: Always use a clean spoon when scooping from the jar to keep the spread fresh longer.
  • Uses: This spread works great as a pizza topping, mixed into salad dressings, or layered into wraps.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare a double batch and freeze half in small portions for future use.

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