Olive Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Olive Spread recipe, a Mediterranean-inspired delight that's bursting with flavor! Made with a mix of briny Kalamata and green olives, fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, this spread is a perfect balance of savory and tangy. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it’s a quick and easy addition to your table. The addition of capers and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ensures a rich, luxurious texture, while dried oregano and black pepper infuse the spread with aromatic depth. Serve it with crusty bread, crisp crackers, or as a bold topping for sandwiches and wraps. This versatile, crowd-pleasing olive spread is a must-try for all olive lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 cup Green olives (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Capers (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare all ingredients. Pit the olives if they are not already pitted, rinse the capers, and peel the garlic cloves.
Step 2: In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the Kalamata olives, green olives, garlic, capers, parsley, and lemon juice.
Step 3: Pulse the mixture a few times to roughly chop and blend the ingredients. Avoid over-processing if you want a chunky texture.
Step 4: While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube. Process until the mixture reaches your desired consistency, whether smooth or slightly chunky.
Step 5: Add the dried oregano and black pepper, then pulse a couple more times to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add a bit more lemon juice or black pepper to suit your preference.
Step 7: Transfer the olive spread to a serving bowl or airtight container. If not serving immediately, store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Step 8: Serve with crackers, toasted bread, or as a spread for sandwiches or wraps. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.0 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6624 mg | 288% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 441 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 185 mg | 4% | |
*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.
