Heart-Healthy Anchovy-Stuffed Olives
Elevate your snacking game with these irresistible Heart-Healthy Anchovy-Stuffed Olives, a Mediterranean-inspired treat that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring plump, pitted green olives filled with tender anchovy fillets, this recipe combines bold umami flavors with a zesty twist thanks to fragrant lemon zest and freshly chopped parsley. Coated with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and finished with a pinch of black pepper, these savory bites come together in just 20 minutes and are perfect as a heart-healthy appetizer or snack. Ready to enjoy or store for later, these anchovy-stuffed olives deliver on taste and nutrition—a must-try for olive lovers seeking guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces large green olives, pitted
- 12 pieces anchovy fillets, drained
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Begin by draining the anchovy fillets on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Cut each fillet in half lengthwise so you have 24 small pieces.
Gently stuff each pitted olive with a piece of anchovy by folding the fillet if necessary to fit securely within the olive cavity. Press gently to ensure that the anchovy is snugly inside each olive.
Once all olives are stuffed, place them in a mixing bowl.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the stuffed olives to lightly coat them.
Add the lemon zest and finely chopped parsley to the bowl. Gently toss to distribute the zest and parsley evenly among the olives.
Season with a pinch of freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss again to combine.
Transfer the stuffed olives to a serving dish or an airtight container if preparing in advance. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serve the anchovy-stuffed olives at room temperature as a heart-healthy snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3738 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*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.
