Description
A bold, plant-based Mediterranean spread made with kalamata olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Quick, versatile, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons capers (optional)
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Fresh thyme or oregano (optional)
Instructions
1. Add the kalamata olives, capers, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse 5–6 times until everything is evenly chopped but not pureed.
2. Pour in lemon juice and olive oil while pulsing again. Blend until the mixture holds together but remains slightly chunky.
3. Add fresh herbs or lemon zest if desired for complexity.
4. Taste and adjust. Add more lemon juice or capers to balance flavors.
5. Scoop into a bowl and serve with bread, crackers, or veggie sticks.
6. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature before serving to enhance flavor.
Notes
Can be stored in the fridge up to 10 days with a layer of olive oil on top.
Freezes well in small portions.
Easily customized with sun-dried tomatoes, chili flakes, or nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: kalamata olives, vegan spread, appetizer, Mediterranean, olive dip, plant-based