Stuffed Olives
Mediterranean stuffed olives — green olives filled with cheese, almonds, or pimentos. The classic Spanish tapa or party appetizer. Best served chilled with cocktails.
Prep Time
11 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
222 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Olives½
- Cheese½ cup
- Onion½ medium
- Garlic1 ½ cloves
- Parsley½
- Oregano½
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Olives0.5
- Cheese0.5 cup
- Onion0.5 medium
- Garlic1.5 cloves
- Parsley0.5
- Oregano0.5
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Choose 2 cups of large pitted green olives (Castelvetrano or Manzanilla). Drain well.
- 2
Prepare fillings — choose 1-2 options. Cheese: small cubes of feta, blue cheese, or Manchego. Almond: blanched almonds. Pimento: small strips. Anchovy: small pieces. Garlic: roasted garlic cloves.
- 3
Stuff each olive with a small amount of your chosen filling. Push gently into the cavity left by the pit.
- 4
Make the marinade: ⅓ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, lemon zest.
- 5
Place stuffed olives in a jar or bowl. Pour marinade over. Toss to coat.
- 6
Refrigerate at least 2 hours, ideally overnight. Serve chilled in a small bowl with toothpicks. Best with crackers or alongside a charcuterie board.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Large olives (Castelvetrano). Easier to stuff.
- 2.Pitted olives. Save yourself the work.
- 3.Variety of fillings. Mix and match.
- 4.Marinate overnight. Flavors penetrate.
🔬 Why It Works
Stuffed olives succeed when quality large olives meet flavorful fillings (cheese, nuts, pimentos) and bright marinade. The chilling time lets flavors meld. Quick to make, dramatic to serve, perfect cocktail accompaniment.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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