Best 5 Almond Stuffed Green Olives Recipes

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**Almond Stuffed Green Olives: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge your palate in a delightful culinary journey with almond stuffed green olives, a tantalizing appetizer or snack that blends the savory richness of olives with the nutty crunch of almonds, creating a symphony of flavors. Discover a trio of delectable recipes that cater to diverse taste preferences, from the classic elegance of the original almond stuffed green olives to the piquant kick of the spicy almond stuffed green olives, and the unique tang of the blue cheese almond stuffed green olives. Each recipe offers a distinct experience, promising to elevate your next gathering or simply add a touch of sophistication to your everyday meals.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MARINATED ALMOND-STUFFED OLIVES



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Marinated stuffed olives go over so well with company that I try to keep a batch of them in the fridge at all times. -Larissa Delk, Columbia, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup blanched almonds, toasted
3 cans (6 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained
3 jars (7 ounces each) pimiento-stuffed olives, undrained
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup canola oil
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Insert an almond into each ripe olive; place in a large bowl. Add pimiento-stuffed olives with olive juice. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, wine, oil, garlic, sugar and seasonings. Pour mixture over olives. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE



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"This recipe offers an excellent way to create elegant and full-flavored appetizers," writes Teresa Spencer from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. "It's perfect with wine and other drinks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 anchovy fillets
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar
Dash salt
2 cups pimiento-stuffed olives
14 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the first 7 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add olives; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Serve with toasted French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GREEN OLIVES STUFFED WITH CHILI ALMONDS



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Categories     Nut     Olive     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Almond     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

a 10-ounce jar pitted large green olives (about 24)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
24 whole almonds with skins (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a large sieve rinse olives and drain well. In a bowl stir together 1/2 teaspoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and add almonds, tossing to coat. Transfer almonds to a baking sheet and toast in middle of oven until fragrant and a couple of shades darker, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool almonds just until they can be handled and stuff each olive with an almond. In bowl toss olives with remaining oil and chili powder. Olives may be made 1 day ahead and kept, covered, at cool room temperature (almonds will begin to soften after about 4 hours).

ALMOND-STUFFED GREEN OLIVES



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Categories     Garlic     Olive     Appetizer     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Almond     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

two 10-ounce bottles pitted large green olives (about 52), rinsed and drained
1/2 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted until golden and cooled
4 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 3/4 cups olive oil

Steps:

  • Stuff olives with almonds and in a glass bowl combine with remaining ingredients. Marinate olives, covered and chilled, at least 3 days and up to 1 week. Let olives stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.

OLIVE PUFFS



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Make and share this Olive Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup flour
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
48 stuffed olives, medium size

Steps:

  • Cream all the ingredients except olives, knead to form a dough. Wrap around the olives individually. At this point you can place them on a cookie sheet and freeze then put them in a gallon sized bag for later, or refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 16-18 mn. if refrigerated, if frozen 20-23 mn. No need to thaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 139.9, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Choose firm, ripe olives. Avoid olives that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Soak the olives overnight in water. This will help to remove some of the bitterness.
  • Stuff the olives with a variety of fillings. Some popular options include almonds, feta cheese, blue cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Bake the olives until they are heated through. This will help to bring out the flavors of the filling.
  • Serve the olives warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.

Conclusion:

Almond-stuffed green olives are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a simple snack at home. With a variety of fillings to choose from, you can easily customize these olives to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a tasty and unique snack, give almond-stuffed green olives a try!

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