Pasta de Aceituna

Pasta de Aceituna is a delicious and savory Spanish olive paste that makes for a perfect Paleo snack or appetizer. This vibrant dish is packed with flavors from fresh olives, garlic, and herbs, making it a healthy and satisfying treat.

Ingredients

• Green olives - 150 grams, pitted
• Black olives - 150 grams, pitted
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Sea salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a food processor, combine the green olives, black olives, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
2. Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth, paste-like consistency. You can adjust the texture based on your preference by blending less for a chunkier paste.
3. Taste the paste and season with sea salt and black pepper as desired.
4. Transfer the pasta de aceituna to a serving bowl and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature, either on its own or with fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 17 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olives and olive oil, promoting heart health.
• High in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from olives and garlic.

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