Name: Red Capsicum Tapenade
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Red capsicums 2; Shallots 2; Chicken broth 1/2 cup; White wine 1/2 cup; Sour cream 1/2 cup; Olive oil 1 tbsp

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Ingredients

2 Red capsicums
2 Shallots
1/2 cup Chicken broth
1/2 cup White wine
1/2 cup Sour cream
1 tbsp Olive oil

Red Capsicum Tapenade

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!

So, how to make Red Capsicum Tapenade?

Steps to make Red Capsicum Tapenade

1	Cook the capsicums and shallots	5
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	Add the wet ingredients	7
Pour in the broth and white wine. Lower the heat and simmer until the liquids have reduced by half.
3	Add the sour cream	1
Once reduced, stir in the sour cream.
4	Blend the tapenade	2
Pour the mixture to a standing blender and blend until smooth.
5	Serving Red Capsicum Tapenade	1
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.

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!