SPANISH NIBBLES: HOT OLIVES WITH CITRUS AND SPICE, MARCONA ALMONDS, PAPRIKA TOASTED CHICK PEAS

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Spanish Nibbles: Hot Olives with Citrus and Spice, Marcona Almonds, Paprika Toasted Chick Peas image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 18m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups mixed good quality olives
3 to 4 strips orange peel
3 to 4 strips lemon peel
1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/3 palm full
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups Marcona almonds* or toasted peeled whole almonds (See Cook's Note)
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Place the almonds in a small decorative serving dish.
  • Place chickpeas 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. Place the cooked chick peas in a small serving bowl. Place the olives on a platter and cut the pouch open to expose them. Place the small serving dishes for nuts and peas on the platter alongside olives. Place a ramekin or other small cup out to collect olive pits.

Najmul Najmul
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These Spanish nibbles are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're a great appetizer for a special occasion.


Tabitha Sibiya
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili powder from the marinade. The olives were still delicious!


Rehman rajpot rehman rajpot
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chickpeas didn't turn out crispy. Maybe I didn't cook them long enough?


rishi ramkissoon
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I made these nibbles for a potluck and they were a huge disappointment. The olives were bland and the almonds were too hard.


Asma Asmaa
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my olives turned out too salty. I think I might have added too much salt to the marinade.


Qasim Nisha
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These Spanish nibbles are a great way to add some variety to your next party platter. They're sure to be a hit with your guests.


Peyman Aziz
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in these nibbles. The oranges and honey really complement the olives and almonds.


Volkan Korkmazer
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These are the best olives I've ever had! The citrus and spice really make them special.


Alyssa D'Angelo
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I'm always looking for new and easy appetizers to make, and these Spanish nibbles fit the bill perfectly. They're so simple to make and they're always a hit.


Damilola Peace
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These nibbles are a great way to use up leftover citrus and spices.


Becky Woehler
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I made these nibbles for a tapas party and they were a big hit! The olives were especially popular.


Ivan Raise
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These Spanish nibbles are the perfect appetizer for any party. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Ouedraogo Huda
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved these! The citrus and spice really balance out the briny flavor.


bappy vi
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These nibbles are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the citrusy flavor of the olives and the spice of the chickpeas.


Thokozani Eugene
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I made these Spanish nibbles for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the olives, almonds, and chickpeas. They were the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy. I'll definitely be making them again.