TunisiaHummus with Olive Tapenade Tartlet
Presented by
Ameur Letaief
Executive Chef
President · Tunisia
- Yield
- 4 portions
- Preparation
- 20 minutes
- Cooking
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
The rich culinary heritage of Tunisia continues to inspire a new generation of chefs who honor tradition while embracing innovation, elegance, and contemporary presentation. The New Tunisian Cuisine reflects this evolution by transforming authentic Mediterranean flavors into refined gourmet creations that meet the highest standards of modern gastronomy.
The Hummus with Olive Tapenade Tartlet is a beautiful expression of this culinary philosophy. Delicate crisp tart shells are filled with silky homemade hummus and a flavorful olive tapenade, creating a harmonious combination of textures and Mediterranean aromas. Finished with extra virgin olive oil and fresh micro herbs, this elegant appetizer is ideal for fine dining, cocktail receptions, gourmet buffets, and modern tasting menus.
Ingredients
Tart shells
- 4 mini savory tart shells, baked
Hummus
- 250 g cooked chickpeas
- 40 g tahini
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 40 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30–50 ml cold water
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Olive tapenade
- 80 g pitted black olives
- 20 g capers
- 2 anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 20 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh thyme leaves
Garnish
- Micro herbs
- Purple shiso or red amaranth leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
- 1
Blend the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, water, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Prepare the olive tapenade by blending the olives, capers, anchovies (if using), Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme into a coarse paste.
- 3
Spread a thin layer of olive tapenade inside each baked tart shell.
- 4
Pipe or spoon the hummus over the tapenade, creating a smooth dome.
- 5
Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- 6
Garnish with fresh micro herbs and purple leaves for an elegant presentation.
Plating
Serve as an elegant canapé, gourmet appetizer, or as part of a Mediterranean tasting menu. Pair with toasted artisan bread, crisp vegetable crudités, or premium olive oils for an elevated culinary experience.
Serving suggestion — Peel the chickpeas before blending for an extra silky hummus. A pinch of smoked paprika or ground cumin adds extra depth of flavor. Best served chilled or at room temperature.
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