Fried Olives Recipe

Name: Fried Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits; 1 red onion, peeled and minced; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 2 slices good-quality ham, minced (optional); 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 pinch cayenne; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; For the coating; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup finely ground breadcrumbs; olive oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits
1 red onion, peeled and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 slices good-quality ham, minced (optional)
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 pinch cayenne
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the coating
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely ground breadcrumbs
olive oil (for frying)

1
If using unpitted olives, pit them with an olive pitter (or cherry pitter) to keep them intact.
2
Place the onion, garlic, ham, parsley, olive oil and cayenne in a food processor and pulse on and off until everything is pureed and very creamy and smooth.
3
Remove to a bowl.
4
Using a pastry bag outfitted with a nozzle small enough to fit into the cavity opening of the olive, stuff each olive with the filling.
5
Spread the flour onto one plate and the breadcrumbs onto another.
6
Heat about half an inch of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
7
Roll the olives in the flour, then in the egg, and finally into the breadcrumbs.
8
Fry until the breadcrumbs have turned golden.
9
Remove, place on paper towels to drain momentarily and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits, 1 red onion, peeled and minced, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, 2 slices good-quality ham, minced (optional), and more.

Yes, Fried Olives falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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