REELZFest™ Green Olive Tapenade Recipe

• 5 pitas
• 1 cup pitted green olives
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Spiced pita (5 pitas)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a blender or in a food processor, put the olives, olive oil, parsley, capers, and lemon juice. Pulse for 30 seconds, until olive mixture is well combined and chopped. Scoop into a small bowl.
2. For the spiced pita, in a small bowl, combine the 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and paprika. Brush spiced olive oil over pita.
3. Bake pita directly on the rack or on a baking sheet, for 10-15 minutes.
4. Remove pita, let cool and cut into 8 triangle pieces.

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