Olive Tapenade with Flax Crackers

Olive Tapenade with Flax Crackers

By Dr Ernst
August 28, 2026

Olive Tapenade with Flax Crackers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • ½ cup green olives, pitted
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Flax Crackers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup golden flaxseed meal
  • ½ cup whole flaxseeds
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup water

Garnish

  • Fresh rosemary sprig
  • Lemon wedge
  • Small parsley leaves
  • Drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Add 1 cup Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup green olives, 2 tbsp capers, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp oregano, and 1/4 tsp pepper into a food processor. Pulse several times until finely chopped but still slightly chunky.
  2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while pulsing until creamy but textured. Transfer to a rustic ceramic serving bowl.
  3. Flax Crackers: Mix 1 cup golden flaxseed meal, 1/2 cup whole flaxseeds, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion power, 1/2 sea salt, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 3/4 cup water. Stir into a thick dough. Spread very thin between parchment sheets. Score into cracker squares.
  4. Bake at 325°F for 35–40 minutes until crisp. Cool completely. Break along score lines.
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