Sourdough + olive tapenade: 5 mouthwatering dishes to try
What's the story
The tangy goodness of sourdough bread and the rich, salty delight of olive tapenade (it's a fancy name for olive paste, basically) are a match made in food heaven.
Who knew you could turn simple dishes into gourmet treats with just these two ingredients?
This article shares five awesome ways to pair them up, each one tastier (and easier) than the last.
Bruschetta
Classic bruschetta with a twist
Toast slices of sourdough bread until golden brown.
Spread a thick layer of olive tapenade on each slice.
Add diced tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
This Italian classic starter with a twist is packed with umami from the olive tapenade, creating an appetizer that no one can resist!
Sandwich
Mediterranean sourdough sandwich
For a delicious and filling sandwich, first slather a hearty helping of olive tapenade onto two thick slices of sourdough bread.
Then, layer slices of mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, and arugula between the bread.
The tangy sourdough perfectly balances the savory tapenade and roasted peppers, creating a delectable lunchtime treat.
Pizza
Gourmet sourdough pizza
For your next homemade sourdough pizza, ditch the usual pizza sauce and spread a layer of olive tapenade instead.
Then, add some sliced cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta cheese crumbles, and fresh spinach.
Bake it until the crust is crispy.
The strong flavor of the tapenade complements the milder toppings for a gourmet pizza experience at home. It will "class up the joint," as they say!
Crostini
Elegant appetizer crostini
Thinly slice a sourdough baguette and toast the slices until they're nice and crispy.
Spread a layer of olive tapenade on each toasted slice, then add a layer of thinly sliced prosciutto and a sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese.
Voila! You have yourself some fancy crostini. Serve them at parties or include them on your charcuterie board for an extra touch of class.
Stuffing
Savory sourdough stuffing
Take your holiday meal to the next level with stuffing made from cubed sourdough.
Simply saute onions, garlic, celery, and carrots, then stir in olive tapenade for a burst of flavor. Bake until golden.
This savory stuffing with a twist, thanks to sourdough and tapenade, is sure to impress your guests.