Red Capsicum Tapenade

Red Capsicum Tapenade

Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade Pasta

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4m
Cook Time: 12m
Total Time: 16m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

153
Calories
9.6g
Fat
13mg
Cholesterol
10g
Carbs
4g
Sugar
2g
Protein
Red Capsicum Tapenade

Recipe Description

Rich and deeply flavored, my Red Capsicum Tapenade is the perfect accompaniment to a whole range of chicken and beef dishes.

A tapenade is usually made from pureed olives and olive oil, but the same idea works perfectly for bell peppers. Flavored with shallots, wine, and broth, and thickened and smoothed with the addition of sour cream, this concentrated red pepper coulis is packed with flavor. I’ve used it as a spread for roast beef sandwiches, a marinade for chicken breasts, a dip for chicken nuggets and lots more. Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and use it to make your dishes over the next few days that bit more special!

To make the Red Capsicum Tapenade, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Red Capsicum Tapenade

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the capsicums and shallots

    5 min
    Step 1 - Red Capsicum TapenadeStep 1 - Red Capsicum Tapenade

    Place a skillet over a medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped capsicums and shallots and fry gently for 3-5 minutes until soft, stirring regularly.

  2. 2

    Add the wet ingredients

    7 min
    Step 2 - Red Capsicum Tapenade

    Pour in the broth and white wine. Lower the heat and simmer until the liquids have reduced by half.

  3. 3

    Add the sour cream

    1 min
    Step 3 - Red Capsicum TapenadeStep 3 - Red Capsicum Tapenade

    Once reduced, stir in the sour cream.

  4. 4

    Blend the tapenade

    2 min
    Step 4 - Red Capsicum Tapenade

    Pour the mixture to a standing blender and blend until smooth.

  5. 5

    Serving Red Capsicum Tapenade

    1 min
    Step 5 - Red Capsicum Tapenade

    Serve immediately. If you are making in advance, reheat just before serving.

My tasty Red Capsicum Tapenade is a great little recipe to have at your fingertips when you need a rich sauce to take your dish to the next level! What do you think? Let me know how much you like it - or love it! - it in the comments section below.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Brian Thompson
February 12, 2025
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Exceptional! This tapenade made dinner feel like a celebration. Our whole family loved it on chicken nuggets!

Louis Dubois
January 16, 2025
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Tapenade rocks! I made it last weekend for friends, matched it with grilled chicken. Everyone loved it! Super easy and tasty, def gonna make again. 🥳

Vicky
December 9, 2024
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Absolutely delicious dip! Used it for our date night with hubby, and he loved it. I mixed it with some grilled chicken, and it was a hit! We'll be making this often for quick meals.

Nathan
February 27, 2024
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Exceptional flavor boost

Ulysses
February 9, 2024
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Simply perfect flavors

Xena Maxwell
December 13, 2023
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OMG, this Red Capsicum Tapenade is like, SO good! I made it for a family BBQ and everybody was raving about it. It totally made my grilled chicken pop! Y’all gotta try it!

Nina
October 30, 2023
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Legit!

Henry
October 16, 2023
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This tapenade is magical! I made it for a picnic with the fam, and everyone was blown away. So versatile, gonna use it all week!

Sarah
October 2, 2023
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This Red Capsicum Tapenade worked wonders for my family dinner. I made a big batch on Sunday and used it all week. It turned my roast beef sandwiches into a hit. My husband was so impressed, he couldn’t stop talking about it. Simple and delicious, I will definitely make it again.

Xena
August 10, 2022
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This tapenade is amazing. I made it for my family BBQ, and everyone loved it. The flavors are rich and really enhance the dishes. It was easy to whip up, and now I'm making a batch every week.

Zoe
July 12, 2022
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This tapenade is exceptional! My kids loved it with chicken nuggets. Making it weekly now for easy meals.

Yasmin
February 8, 2021
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I made the Red Capsicum Tapenade for my husband and it was a hit. We had it with chicken tacos, which made our dinner more memorable. Simple yet so delicious, this recipe is a keeper.

Cédric
January 21, 2021
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This Red Capsicum Tapenade is outstanding. I made it for a casual dinner with friends and they couldn't stop raving about it. I love how simple it is to prepare, yet it adds so much depth to any dish. A true gem in my recipe collection.

Quentin
July 6, 2019
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I was thrilled to try this Red Capsicum Tapenade. It made our family dinner super special. It's so easy to whip up and flavors are amazing. I also served it as a dip for my kids’ chicken nuggets and they loved it.

sarah
March 22, 2019
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