Mediterranean Olive Bliss: Warm Olivada Recipe 🫒🥖
Warm Olivada Recipe
Overview:
Warm Olivada is a delightful concoction born out of the love for olives, transforming those half-eaten deli plastics into a delicious spread or pasta sauce. With its origins rooted in the pages of the “A New Way to Cook” cookbook, this recipe offers a second life to olives, making them the star of your table. Perfect for spreading on bread or elevating your pasta dishes, this recipe is a must-try for olive enthusiasts. 🫒🥖
Ingredients:
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 6 green olives
- 6 black olives
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a mortar, pound the garlic clove and kosher salt with the pestle until they form a smooth puree. 🧄🔨 |
| 2 | Add the orange zest and fresh thyme leaves to the mortar, and continue pounding until you achieve a coarse paste. 🍊🌿 |
| 3 | Incorporate the green and black olives into the mortar, and continue pounding until they break down into a coarse mash. 🫒🔨 |
| 4 | Season the Olivada with freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preferences. 🧂 |
| 5 | To serve, transfer the Olivada into a small skillet. Add a tablespoon or two of water to the skillet, and heat the mixture over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until it is hot and fragrant. 🍳 |
| 6 | Serve the warm Olivada at once with freshly baked peasant bread or as a delectable sauce for your favorite pasta dish. 🥖🍝 |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 301
- Fat: 29.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2851mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.9g
- Fiber: 7.8g
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Protein: 2.4g
Serving Suggestions:
- Enjoy Warm Olivada as a flavorful dip with slices of crusty bread or crackers.
- Use it as a spread on sandwiches or wraps for an extra burst of Mediterranean flavor.
- Incorporate it into pasta dishes as a unique and savory sauce.
- Serve alongside a cheese platter for a sophisticated appetizer at your next gathering.
Keywords:
Spreads, Lunch/Snacks, Vegetable, European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Recipe Notes:
- Experiment with different varieties of olives to tailor the flavor of the Olivada to your preferences.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to accommodate larger gatherings or to stock up on this delicious spread for later use.
- Store any leftover Olivada in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before serving. 🫒🧀
Warm Olivada offers a simple yet flavorful way to make the most of your olives, transforming them into a versatile spread or sauce that is sure to impress. Whether enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or part of a meal, this recipe is bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
