Green Olive Dip Maazat Zaytoon
Elevate your appetizer game with Green Olive Dip Maazat Zaytoon, a bright and zesty Middle Eastern-inspired spread that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This vibrant dip combines briny green olives, fragrant fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic, all blended with aromatic cumin, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this no-cook recipe offers a chunky yet spreadable texture that pairs beautifully with warm pita, crackers, or crisp vegetables. Perfect for mezze platters or casual snacking, this versatile dip is a quick, Mediterranean-flavored delight that’s packed with bold, fresh flavors!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Green olives (pitted)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Water
Directions
Step 1
In a food processor, combine the pitted green olives, fresh parsley leaves, and garlic clove.
Step 2
Pulse the mixture a few times to roughly chop the ingredients.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper to the processor.
Step 4
Blend the mixture on high, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary, until you achieve a chunky yet spreadable consistency.
Step 5
If the dip is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water and blend until it reaches your desired consistency.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
Step 7
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and drizzle with an extra splash of olive oil for presentation, if desired.
Step 8
Serve immediately with warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh-cut vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (367.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 706.7 |
| Total Fat 72.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3928.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.4g | |
| Protein 3.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 268.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 458.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories