OLIVE TAPENADE (SPANISH)

1-1/2 C. PITTED KALAMATA OR RIPE OLIVES

¼ C. CHOPPED WALNUTS

           3 TBSP. OLIVE OR VEGETABLE OIL

  3 TBSP. CAPERS, DRAINED

1 TSP. ITALIAN SEASONING

      1-1/2 TSP. FRESH ROSEMARY

2 CLOVES GARLIC

CHOPPED RED BELL PEPPER, IF DESIRED

ASSORTED CRACKERS.

DIRECTIONS:

PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT BELL PEPPER AND CRACKERS IN FOOD PROCESSOR OR BLENDER.

COVER AND PROCESS USING QUICK ON-OFF MOTIONS UNTIL SLIGHTLY COARSE.

SPOON INTO SERVING DISH.

SPRINKLE WITH BELL PEPPER.

SERVE WITH CRACKERS.

YIELD: 14 SERVINGS

(2 TBSP. EACH)