Spicy Olive Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Olive Spread! This Mediterranean-inspired recipe combines the briny richness of green and black olives with zesty garlic, tangy capers, and a citrusy splash of lemon juice. A hint of red chili flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while fresh parsley brings a pop of herbaceous freshness. Pulsed to a perfectly chunky texture in just 10 minutes, this no-cook spread is as effortless as it is delicious. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing dip with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh veggie sticks, or use it to add a spicy twist to sandwiches and wraps. Perfect for entertaining, this make-ahead spread is guaranteed to steal the show at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1 cup pitted black olives
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the pitted green olives and black olives.
Add the olive oil, garlic cloves, red chili flakes, lemon juice, parsley, capers, and ground black pepper.
Pulse the mixture several times until the ingredients are finely chopped and combined but still slightly chunky. Avoid over-processing to maintain some texture.
Taste the spread and adjust seasoning if needed, such as adding more chili flakes for extra heat or a pinch of salt.
Transfer the spicy olive spread to a serving dish and serve immediately, or refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.5 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3532 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 54.7 mg | 304% | |
| Potassium | 132 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.
