Pasta de Azeitona

Pasta de Azeitona is a vibrant and flavorful Brazilian olive paste that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. This vegan side dish is perfect for enhancing breads, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

• Black olives - 150 grams, pitted
• Green olives - 100 grams, pitted
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Capers - 1 tablespoon, rinsed
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a food processor, combine the black olives, green olives, minced garlic, fresh parsley, capers, olive oil, and lemon juice.
2. Blend the mixture until it reaches a coarse paste consistency, scraping down the sides as necessary.
3. Season the paste with black pepper to taste and blend again briefly to combine.
4. Transfer the pasta de azeitona to a serving bowl and let it sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olives that can support heart health.
• Contains antioxidants from olives and parsley, which may help reduce inflammation.

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