Olive Paste
Transform your appetizers and snacks with this rich and savory Olive Paste, a Mediterranean-inspired recipe that's bursting with bold flavors. Made with pitted black olives, briny capers, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, this simple yet sophisticated spread is ready in just 10 minutes. Optional additions like fresh parsley or anchovy fillets add a customizable touch for enhanced depth of flavor. Perfect as a dip, spread, or topping, this olive paste pairs beautifully with crusty bread, crackers, or even roasted vegetables. Whip up this no-cook, crowd-pleasing recipe for your next party or enjoy it as a flavorful addition to your everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pitted black olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 pieces anchovy fillets (optional)
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients and ensure the black olives are pitted.
In a food processor or blender, combine the olives, capers, parsley (if using), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and anchovy fillets (if using).
Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste. Be careful not to over-process; the texture should still be slightly chunky unless you prefer a smoother paste.
Taste the paste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add a bit more lemon juice for acidity or olive oil for a smoother consistency.
Transfer the olive paste to a small bowl or an airtight container.
Serve immediately as a spread on bread, crackers, or as a dip. Alternatively, store it in the refrigerator for up to one week in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.5 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 4379 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 82.0 mg | 456% | |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 3% | |
*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.
