Kalamata Olive Spread

Name: Kalamata Olive Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted black olives (Nicoise or black olives are also great); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)

Jamie Geller Test Kitchens • Mar 7, 2011 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)Comment Jump to Recipe

kalamata olive spread — Kalamata Olive Spread

Olive spread is exceptionally good on bagels, but rye bread or crackers will do just as well. Make it on Monday and have a nice spread all week long.

Kalamata Olive Spread

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

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Servings

Ingredients

1 cup pitted black olives Nicoise or black olives are also great
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons pine nuts optional

Instructions

Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse on and off to give a nice chunky texture. Can be made as smooth as you prefer.
Can be doubled or tripled.
Store, covered, in the refrigerator, up to a week

Category: Recipes

Cuisine: Middle Eastern · Israeli

Holidays: Fourth of July

Diets: PareveVegan

Styles: Kid-Friendly