Heart Healthy Olive Tapenade

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb pitted Kalamata olives or Nicoise olives
• 2 oz capers, rinsed and drained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (gluten free if needed)
• 1 bay leaf, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp brandy
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Chopped tomato plus parsley, for garnish (optional)