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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Global Snacks/ Appetizers » Roasted Mushroom Tapenade

    Published: Oct 15, 2022 | Last Updated On: Feb 24, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Roasted Mushroom Tapenade

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    Roasted Mushroom Tapenade is an easy and delicious dip prepared with a handful of ingredients. It is a great party appetizer when served with nachos or topped over bruschetta (vegan, gluten-free).

    Here are more mushroom recipes that you may like – Mushroom Omelette, Russian Dried Mushroom Soup, Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Easy Mushroom Fried Rice, and Chicken With Mushroom Sauce.

    Mushroom tapenade served in a bowl.
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    • About Mushroom Tapenade
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Mushroom Tapenade
    • Pro Tips By Neha
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
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    About Mushroom Tapenade

    Roasted Mushroom Tapenade is a delicious appetizer made using mushrooms as its base ingredient.

    It is savory, herby, and loaded with umami flavor.

    Mushroom tapenade is easy to make and fuss-free, and you can vary the ingredients to suit your taste and preference.

    Use this gluten-free and vegan dip as a spread, as a canapé topping, or stir it into your pasta, soups, or casseroles for that added flavor.

    Double or triple the recipe if making for a bigger crowd.

    Ingredients

    Mushroom tapenade ingredients 1
    Mushroom tapenade ingredients 2

    Mushrooms – I prefer button mushrooms, as they are readily available, cheap, and work great for this recipe. You can make tapenades with other mushroom varieties as well.

    You can also use a mix of mushrooms for a more robust flavor.

    Olive Oil – Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best taste.

    Olives – I used pitted and brined black olives, but you can go for Kalamata olives too.

    Capers – Brined capers add a lemony, tangy taste, making the tapenade even more delicious.

    Parsley – Use fresh green parsley for a refreshing flavor. You can replace parsley with other fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or rosemary.

    Others – You will also need garlic, walnuts, white wine vinegar, freshly squeezed lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper.

    How To Make Mushroom Tapenade

    Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).

    Place 7 oz (200 g) of button mushrooms and 2 peeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet.

    Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder and drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil all over.

    Toss to coat the mushrooms with the oil.

    Mushrooms, salt, pepper and olive oil added to a baking tray.

    Arrange the mushrooms in a single layer.

    Mushrooms arranged on the tray.

    Keep the tray in the middle rack of the oven and roast the mushrooms for 30 minutes.

    Remove the tray from the oven and let the mushrooms cool down completely.

    Roasted mushrooms.

    Switch off the oven.

    Spread 1.8 oz (50 g) walnuts on a baking tray in a single layer and place in the warm oven for 10 minutes.

    Roasted walnuts.

    Place

    • grilled mushrooms
    • roasted garlic
    • toasted walnuts
    • 1 cup of pitted and brined black olives
    • 1 teaspoon brined capers
    • 2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

    in a food processor. 

    All the ingredients placed in a food processor.

    Pulse just until combined. Be careful not to over-pulse, or the tapenade will get mushy.

    Check for salt and pepper and add as needed.

    Place the tapenade in a serving bowl and garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley. Serve!

    Ready mushroom tapenade.

    Pro Tips By Neha

    Add 2-3 anchovies to this recipe for a much more umami flavor.

    I used brined capers, but you can use salt-cured capers too.

    Never use a blender to blend the tapenade. It will make it mushy. If you don’t have a food processor, chop the ingredients finely and then pound in a mortar and pestle.

    I roasted the mushrooms in an oven, but you can roast them over a charcoal grill, air fryer, or pan over the stovetop.

    Serving Suggestions

    Use the mushroom tapenade to make bruschetta. You can also top the bruschetta with shredded cheese and bake until the cheese melts.

    Add it to your pasta, risotto, soups, or casserole.

    Serve it as a dip with crackers, chips, or crunchy veggie sticks.

    Use it as a stuffing for your chicken.

    Thin it out with olive oil and red wine vinegar and use it as a salad dressing.

    Storage Suggestions

    Mushroom Tapenade will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator when stored in a clean and dry air-tight container.

    Use a clean spoon for every use, ensuring it will last longer.

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    Mushroom Tapenade is an easy and delicious dip prepared with a handful of ingredients. It makes for a great party appetizer when served with nachos or topped over bruschetta (vegan, gluten-free).

    Roasted Mushroom Tapenade Recipe

    Roasted Mushroom Tapenade is an easy and delicious dip prepared with a handful of ingredients. It is a great party appetizer when served with nachos or topped over bruschetta.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 118kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 7 ounce button mushrooms (200 g)
    • 2 peeled garlic cloves
    • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder (or to taste)
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1.8 ounce walnuts (50 g)
    • 1 cup pitted brined black olives
    • 1 teaspoon brined capers
    • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
    • Place mushrooms and garlic cloves on a baking sheet.
    • Sprinkle salt and pepper powder and drizzle extra virgin olive oil all over.
    • Toss to coat the mushrooms with the oil.
    • Arrange the mushrooms in a single layer.
    • Keep the tray in the middle rack of the oven and roast the mushrooms for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the tray from the oven and let the mushrooms cool down completely.
    • Switch off the oven.
    • Spread walnuts on a baking tray in a single layer and place in the warm oven for 10 minutes.
    • Place the grilled mushrooms, roasted garlic, toasted walnuts, olives, capers, white wine vinegar, lime juice, and parsley in a food processor. 
    • Pulse just until combined. Be careful not to over-pulse or the tapenade will get mushy.
    • Check for salt and pepper and add as needed.
    • Place the tapenade in a serving bowl and garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley. Serve!

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFwYk9xPUrA

    Notes

    Double or triple the recipe if making for a bigger crowd.
    I prefer button mushrooms, which are readily available, cheap, and work great for this recipe. You can make tapenades with other mushroom varieties as well.
    You can also use a mix of mushrooms for a more robust flavor.
    Add 2-3 anchovies to this recipe for a much more umami flavor.
    I used brined capers, but you can use salt-cured capers too.
    Never use a blender to blend the tapenade. It will make it mushy. If you don’t have a food processor, chop the ingredients finely and then pound in a mortar and pestle.
    I roasted the mushrooms in an oven, but you can roast them over a charcoal grill, air fryer, or pan over the stovetop.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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