Description
A creamy, vibrant green olive paste that’s perfect as a dip, spread, or sauce base. Packed with Mediterranean flavor and ready in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup pitted green olives (Castelvetrano or similar)
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Place all ingredients in a food processor.
2. Pulse until smooth, scraping down the sides.
3. Taste and adjust lemon or oil if needed.
4. Scoop into a jar and top with olive oil to preserve.
5. Store in the fridge or freeze in small portions.
Notes
Use cracked green olives for extra flavor.
This recipe can be doubled for meal prep.
Pairs well with roasted veggies, pasta, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dips, Spreads
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green olive paste recipe, vegan olive dip, olive spread