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Olives alla Puttanesca

Savory Olives alla Puttanesca for a Bold Mediterranean Snack

Delight in the bold Mediterranean flavors of Olives alla Puttanesca, a quick and savory appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Olives
  • 200 grams Nocellera / Castelvetrano olives or any green olives
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Minced capers or chopped green olives
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley fresh
For the Flavor Boost
  • 2 fillets Anchovy fillets optional for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Sun-dried tomato paste or tomato puree
For Marination
  • 60 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil high-quality
  • 30 grams Parmigiano Reggiano (grated) optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the drained Nocellera or Castelvetrano olives, minced garlic, capers, parsley, anchovy fillets, and chilli flakes. Spoon in the sun-dried tomato paste.
  2. Using a sturdy spoon, gently mix the ingredients until the olives are evenly coated in the mixture.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the olive mixture, stirring well until all olives are coated and shiny.
  4. Serve immediately with grated Parmigiano Reggiano, or cover and refrigerate for up to two days to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gramsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate longer for more flavor. Watch the salt and use fresh ingredients for best results. Experiment with different types of olives for variety.

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