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Tapenade and Herb Aioli With Summer Vegetables Recipe

Tapenade and Herb Aioli With Summer Vegetables Recipe

A beautiful platter of salad vegetables served with one or two interesting sauces makes a thoroughly appetizing and informal starter. This colorful French appetizer is perfect for entertaining as it can be prepared in advance.
Eatopic’s Tip: Keep any leftover sauces for serving with salads. The tapenade is also delicious tossed with pasta or spread on to warm toast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • #For the Tapenade#
  • 1½ cups (6 oz/175 g) pitted black olives
  • 2 oz (50 g) canned anchovy fillets, drained
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) capers
  • ½ cup 4 fl oz/120 ml) olive oil
  • Finely grated rind of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) brandy (optional)
  • Ground black pepper
  • #For the Herb Aioli#
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp (10ml) white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) light olive oil
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as chervil, parsley or tarragon
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped watercress
  • 5 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • #To Serve#
  • 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into wide strips
  • 2 tbsp (30 m19 olive oil
  • 8 oz (225 g) new potatoes
  • 4 oz (115 g) green beans
  • 8 oz (225 g) baby carrots
  • 8 oz (225 g) young asparagus
  • 12 quail’s eggs (optional)
  • Fresh herbs, to garnish
  • Coarse salt for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • #To Make the Tapenade# Finely chop the olives, anchovies and capers and beat together with the oil, lemon rind and brandy if using. (Alternatively, you can lightly process the ingredients in a blender or food processor, scraping down the mixture from the sides of the bowl if necessary.)
  • Season with pepper and blend in a little more oil if the mixture is very dry. Transfer to a serving dish.
    Tapenade and Herb Aioli With Summer Vegetables Recipe-steps
    Tapenade and Herb Aioli With Summer Vegetables Recipe-steps
    #To Make the Aioli# Beat together the egg yolks, mustard and vinegar.
  • Gradually blend in the oil, a trickle at a time, whisking well after each addition until thick and smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding a little more vinegar if the aioli tastes bland.
  • Stir in the mixed herbs, watercress and garlic, then transfer to a serving dish.
  • Cover and chill in the fridge.
  • Put the peppers on a foil-lined grill rack and brush with the oil.
  • Grill under a high heat until just beginning to char.
  • Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling, salted water until just tender.
  • Add the beans and carrots and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the asparagus and cook for a further 30 seconds.
  • Drain the vegetables.
  • Cook the quail’s eggs in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and remove half of each shell.
  • Arrange all the vegetables, eggs and sauces on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with coarse salt for sprinkling.
    Tapenade and Herb Aioli With Summer Vegetables Recipe-calories
    Tapenade and Herb Aioli With Summer Vegetables Recipe-calories
Keyword Snacks, Spreads, Vegetarian

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