Black Olives with Red Pepper Harissa
Elevate your appetizer spread with this vibrant and smoky recipe for Black Olives with Red Pepper Harissa. Juicy black olives are coated in a luscious homemade harissa sauce made from roasted red bell peppers, garlic, and a fragrant blend of warm spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika. The addition of a hint of cayenne pepper brings just the right level of heat, balanced by tangy lemon juice and rich olive oil. This easy-to-make dish takes only 30 minutes from start to finish and can be served immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor. Perfect for entertaining or as a bold side dish, these harissa-coated olives are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, and enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Black olives
- 2 whole Red bell peppers
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Cut the red bell peppers in half, remove the seeds and stems, and place them cut-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Roast the bell peppers in the oven for 15 minutes or until the skin is charred and blistered.
Remove the peppers from the oven and transfer them to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let them steam for 10 minutes to loosen the skin.
Peel the skins off the peppers and add the flesh to a blender or food processor.
In the same blender, add the garlic cloves, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
Blend the mixture until smooth, creating the harissa sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black olives with 3 tablespoons of the prepared red pepper harissa. Toss until the olives are evenly coated.
Transfer the dressed olives to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days to deepen the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2671 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 761 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
