Spooky Black Olive Tapenade Wraps (Print)

Whimsical wraps combine olive tapenade and veggies in tortillas, ideal for festive, crowd-pleasing snacking.

# Components:

→ Tapenade

01 - 1 1/2 cups pitted black olives
02 - 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 anchovy fillets (optional)
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Wraps & Assembly

09 - 4 large flour tortillas or spinach/wheat tortillas
10 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
11 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced into thin strips
12 - 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves
13 - 8 black olives, halved (for decoration)
14 - 8 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced (for decoration, optional)
15 - Toothpicks

# Directions:

01 - Combine pitted black olives, capers, minced garlic, optional anchovy fillets, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse until a coarse paste forms. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Spread a thin, even layer of softened cream cheese onto each tortilla. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared tapenade over the cream cheese. Arrange roasted red pepper strips and baby spinach leaves evenly over the tapenade.
03 - Roll up each tortilla tightly to enclose the filling. Slice each rolled tortilla in half to create a total of 8 wraps.
04 - Insert a toothpick into each wrap to hold it together. Decorate the cut side of each wrap with halved black olives or sliced green olives to resemble 'spooky eyes'.
05 - Arrange the finished wraps on a serving platter. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required
  • Creates a dramatic presentation perfect for Halloween gatherings
  • Combines Mediterranean flavors in a kid friendly format
  • Easily customizable for different dietary needs
02 -
  • Perfect for make ahead party prep
  • No cooking required making it ideal for hot weather gatherings
  • Provides sophisticated flavor that adults appreciate while the presentation appeals to children
  • Creates a memorable visual impact on any Halloween buffet table
03 -
  • For the neatest presentation, chill the wrapped tortillas for 15 minutes before slicing. This firms up the cream cheese and helps maintain the perfect spiral shape when cut.
  • If serving these at an outdoor Halloween party, place the platter on ice to keep them fresh longer in warm weather.
  • Finally, save any leftover tapenade to toss with hot pasta for a quick weeknight dinner that will remind you of your Halloween celebration long after the decorations have been packed away.

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