Ingredients
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- 1 cup pitted green olives (Kalamata or Castelvetrano)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or herbs of choice)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pitted green olives and chopped garlic. Pulse until finely chopped but still textured.
- While the processor runs, drizzle in the olive oil until creamy. Add lemon juice and fresh parsley; pulse to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pulse again briefly.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve chilled with assorted dippers like pita chips or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Swap in Kalamata olives for a bolder flavor. Add roasted red peppers for sweetness or feta cheese for creaminess. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.