Description
A bold, briny, and spicy plant-based appetizer perfect for mezze platters, or snacking. This easy Jalapeño Stuffed Olives Recipe brings fire and flavor in under an hour.
Ingredients
Large Green Olives – Preferably pitted, Spanish Queen recommended
Fresh Jalapeños – Firm and bright green
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) – Optional for marination
Lemon Zest – Optional for brightness
Optional: Smoked paprika or garlic slivers
Instructions
1. Rinse the green olives thoroughly to remove excess brine.
2. Slice jalapeños lengthwise, remove seeds (for less heat), and cut into strips.
3. Stuff each olive with a jalapeño strip using a spoon or piping tool.
4. Place the stuffed olives into a glass jar or container.
5. (Optional) Drizzle with olive oil and lemon zest for added flavor.
6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight to enhance taste.
Notes
Use gloves when handling fresh chilies to avoid skin irritation.
Toast or roast jalapeño strips before stuffing for a smoky twist.
Store in a glass jar covered with olive oil for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 olives
- Calories: 45–60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300–400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jalapeño, olives, stuffed olives, spicy snack, vegan appetizer, mezze