Trio Of Spanish Nibbles: Olives, Almonds & Chickpe

Name: Trio Of Spanish Nibbles: Olives, Almonds & Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups mixed good-quality olives; 3 -4 slices orange peel; 3 -4 slices lemon peel; 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon fennel seed (1/3 palm full); 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups marcona almonds or 2 cups toasted peeled whole almonds; 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Make a double layer pouch of foil for the olives. Add citrus peel, red pepper flakes and fennel seeds to olives, then top with olive oil. Seal the pouch and shake it to distribute the spices and oil. Place in hot oven at any temperature or on outdoor grill to heat them through.
2
Place the almonds in a small decorative serving dish.
3
Place chick peas in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook 15 minutes until crisp and dry. In the last 5 minutes, season the chick peas with paprika, salt, and pepper. (If you season them up too soon, the paprika will blacken and become bitter.).
4
Place the chick peas in a small serving bowl.
5
Place the olives on a platter and cut the pouch open to expose them. Place the small serving dishes for nuts and chick peas on the platter alongside olives. Place a ramekin or other small cup out to collect olive pits.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups mixed good-quality olives, 3 -4 slices orange peel, 3 -4 slices lemon peel, 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Trio Of Spanish Nibbles: Olives, Almonds & Chickpeas falls under the Vegetarian 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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Trio Of Spanish Nibbles: Olives, Almonds & Chickpeas

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