Fig Tapenade

Dried figs bring a sweetness and small crunch to this delicious savoury tapenade.

Serves: 1 1/4 cups

Prep Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 5 min

Total:  10 min

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups dried figs, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1-2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, finely chopped
1 small clove garlic, pressed
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine figs and water, cooking on low heat until liquid has evaporated and figs have softened.
2. Remove from heat and stir in olive oil, vinegar, herbs and spices.
3. Add olives and garlic, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
5. Serve in a dish along with a cheese platter, or make little bites by spreading plain cream cheese on a slice of baguette and topping with fig tapenade.

Adapted from Great Lakes International.