Marinated Olives with Walnuts
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4.8
Marinated Olives with Walnuts
Description
This marinated olive recipe pairs pitted green olives with a rich walnut-based paste. The walnuts are finely chopped in a food processor along with garlic, fresh mint leaves, and pomegranate molasses, which brings a sweet-tart depth. Salt and extra virgin olive oil are combined to form a smooth paste that evenly coats the olives. Once mixed thoroughly, the olives are covered and chilled for a minimum of two hours, letting the marinade's flavors develop and penetrate the fruit.
The result is a complex combination of savory olives enveloped in a slightly sweet, nutty, and herbaceous coating. The fresh mint adds brightness, while the pomegranate molasses provides acidity balanced against the richness of the walnuts and olive oil. This dish works well as a flavorful accompaniment to cheese plates, mezze spreads, or served simply on its own.
Ingredients
- 2 cups green olives pitted
- 1 1/2 cup walnuts
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup mint fresh
- 2/3 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp olive oil Extra Virgin
Instructions
- Place the walnuts in a food processor and blend until finely chopped.
- Add in the garlic, mint and pomegranate molasses followed by salt and olive oil. Blend until a paste forms.
- Transfer to a bowl. Add in the olives and stir to combine. Make sure all the olives are well coated with the walnut mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 661mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 297IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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