Wine and Black Olive Pate
Elevate your appetizer game with this rich and savory Wine and Black Olive Pâté, a Mediterranean-inspired delight that perfectly balances bold flavors and elegant simplicity. Featuring briny pitted black olives, aromatic garlic, tangy capers, and a touch of fresh parsley, this pâté is brought to life with the luxurious addition of reduced red wine and extra-virgin olive oil. A hint of lemon juice and dried thyme add zesty herbal notes, making each bite irresistibly complex. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile spread is ideal for entertaining or as a unique snack. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with toasted bread, crispy crackers, or fresh vegetables for an effortlessly chic presentation that'll impress any crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams pitted black olives
- 60 milliliters red wine
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 15 grams capers
- 15 grams fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Add the pitted black olives, garlic cloves, capers, and fresh parsley to the bowl of a food processor.
2. Pulse the ingredients together until coarsely chopped.
3. In a small saucepan, heat the red wine over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
4. Add the reduced wine, olive oil, lemon juice, dried thyme, and ground black pepper to the food processor.
5. Blend the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even consistency.
6. Taste the pâté and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding a little more lemon juice or black pepper to suit your taste.
7. Transfer the pâté to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.6 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2927 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 82.1 mg | 456% | |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 6% | |
*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.
