Green Olive Sauce with Pasta Fish or Omelet
Brighten up your meals with this zesty and versatile Green Olive Sauce, perfect for pasta, fish, or omelets. Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this quick recipe combines pitted green olives, garlic, parsley, and capers, blended with a splash of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil for a tangy, herbaceous kick. A hint of red chili flakes adds optional heat, while the chunky-yet-smooth consistency pairs beautifully with your favorite dishes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this sauce is a savory solution for weeknight dinners or elegant brunches. Serve it draped over al dente pasta, grilled fish, or a fluffy omelet, and garnish with fresh parsley for a stunning presentation. Whether it's for a quick meal or an elevated dish, this green olive sauce is guaranteed to elevate your culinary game!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Green olives (pitted)
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Capers (rinsed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water (as needed)
- 0 Pasta, fish, or omelet (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
1. Place the pitted green olives, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, capers, and chili flakes (if using) in a food processor or blender.
Step 2
2. Pulse the ingredients a few times to roughly chop them. Then, drizzle in the olive oil while blending until the mixture reaches a slightly chunky but cohesive consistency.
Step 3
3. Add water one tablespoon at a time to loosen the sauce, if needed, for a smoother texture.
Step 4
4. Season the sauce with black pepper and salt to taste, being cautious with the salt as the olives and capers are already quite salty.
Step 5
5. Heat the sauce gently in a small pan over low heat for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. Avoid overcooking to preserve the fresh flavors.
Step 6
6. Toss the green olive sauce with cooked pasta, drizzle it over grilled or baked fish, or spoon it onto a freshly cooked omelet.
Step 7
7. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (521.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1038.4 |
| Total Fat 89.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4102.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.1g | |
| Protein 10.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 200.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 224.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories