Paleo Fig Tapenade with Walnut Crackers

This Paleo-friendly Fig Tapenade with Walnut Crackers is a delightful and healthy snack or appetizer option. The sweet and savory fig tapenade pairs perfectly with the crunchy roasted walnut crackers. Its a combination of rich flavors and textures that will please your taste buds while staying true to the Paleo diet principles.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried figs, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup black olives
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup walnut halves for making crackers

Instructions:

In a food processor, combine the soaked figs, Kalamata olives, black olives, walnuts, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and rosemary

Pulse until the mixture is well combined and forms a coarse paste

Add salt and pepper to taste, and pulse a few more times to incorporate

Transfer the fig tapenade to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld

While the tapenade chills, preheat your oven to 325F 160C

Place the walnut halves on a baking sheet and roast them in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly toasted

Be careful not to burn them

Remove the roasted walnuts from the oven and let them cool before using them as crackers

Serve the fig tapenade with the roasted walnut halves as crackers for a Paleo-friendly snack or appetizer