Kumquat & Olive Tapenade - California Ripe Olives

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped kumquats with juice and skin, seeds discarded
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots
• 1 serrano pepper, deseeded
• 1 cup black olives, drained
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
• 1/4 cup [60ml] freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup [120ml] extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste