Artichoke Tapenade
- 150 grams (5 oz) Marinated Artichoke Hearts (see below)
- 65 grams (2 1/4 oz) Romesco Sauce (see below)
- 2 tablespoons pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
- 1 pinch Salt
- FOR THE MARINATED ARTICHOKE HEARTS
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lemon, juiced, plus the zest pared into thick strips
- 1 orange, peeled or cut into thick strips
- 330 grams (11 1/2 oz) whole artichoke hearts
- 6 whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly toasted
- 250 milliliters (8 3/4 fl oz/1 cup) extra-virgin olive oil
- FOR THE ROMESCO SAUCE
- 2 red bell peppers, blackened over an open flame, peeled and deseeded
- 100 grams (3 1/2 oz) blanched almonds, toasted
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
- 1 small roma (plum) tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon raspberry wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 120 milliliters (4 fl oz/ 1/2 cup) extra-virgin olive oil
- Remove the artichokes from the marinade and set aside a few thick strips of the citrus zest. Use a food processor to pulse the artichokes and 2 tablespoons of oil from the artichoke jar to a chunky puree. Spoon the puree onto the crackers, along with a dollop of the romesco sauce. Thinly slice the zest. Top the puree with chopped nuts and sliced zest and season with salt.
- Marinated Artichoke Hearts:rnPlace the bay leaf and lemon and orange zest on the inside of a sterilized jar then layer in the artichoke hearts, peppercorns and fennel seeds. Cover with olive oil and squeeze over the lemon juice. Press the contents down to ensure the artichokes are submerged. Seal with the lid and refrigerate for up to 6 months.
- Romesco Sauce:rnBlend all the ingredients except the olive oil in a food processor until finely chopped. Drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until combined.
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/78048-artichoke-tapenade (may not work)