Black Olive Spread 🫒❤️

Black Olive Spread✓

Black Olive Spread 🫒❤️

This delicious homemade black olive spread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a spread for bread and toast. It’s savory, aromatic, and very easy to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 500 g (about 1.1 lb) black olives, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup (240 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 50–75 g walnuts, optional
  • 50–75 g red cheese, such as Edam or Gouda, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare the olives:
    Remove the pits from the black olives if they are not already pitted. Rinse them thoroughly.
  2. Reduce the saltiness:
    Place the olives in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for 3–4 hours, changing the water once or twice if they are particularly salty.
  3. Drain and dry:
    Drain the olives very well and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. It’s important to remove as much excess water as possible.
  4. Blend the ingredients:
    Put the olives in a food processor. Add the garlic powder, ground coriander seeds, dried thyme, and olive oil.
  5. Add the optional ingredients:
    If desired, add the walnuts for a slightly nutty flavor and texture, or add some grated or chopped red cheese for a richer, creamier spread.
  6. Process until smooth:
    Blend everything until you have a smooth, thick, and homogeneous paste. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more olive oil, one tablespoon at a time.
  7. Taste and adjust:
    Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You usually won’t need extra salt because the olives and cheese can already be salty.
  8. Serve:
    Transfer the olive spread to a clean serving bowl and drizzle a little olive oil over the top. Serve with fresh bread, toast, crackers, or as part of a breakfast or brunch spread.

Storage

Store the olive spread in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep the surface covered with a thin layer of olive oil to help protect it from air.

Enjoy this flavorful Moroccan-style olive spread with warm bread and a cup of tea! 🫒🍞❤️

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