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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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
Directions
Step 1
In a food processor, combine the pitted green olives and black olives.
Step 2
Add the olive oil, garlic cloves, red chili flakes, lemon juice, parsley, capers, and ground black pepper.
Step 3
Pulse the mixture several times until the ingredients are finely chopped and combined but still slightly chunky. Avoid over-processing to maintain some texture.
Step 4
Taste the spread and adjust seasoning if needed, such as adding more chili flakes for extra heat or a pinch of salt.
Step 5
Transfer the spicy olive spread to a serving dish and serve immediately, or refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Step 6
Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (336.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 692.0 |
| Total Fat 69.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3531.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.6g | |
| Protein 1.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 31.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 54.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 131.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories