olive paste with thyme & balsamic vinegar
Need a quick & easy delicious appetiser?ย Look no further than this Olive Pasteโฆ
Iโve always loved olive paste & fresh herby bread as an appetiserย but I had never tried to make it myself & I didnโt realise how easy it was to make. ย Until nowโฆย
You can whip this up at a moments notice, no long preparation hereโฆIt took me a grand total of 10 minutes to throw the ingredients into a blender, whizz it up, pop it into a cute little bowl and Bobโs your uncle โ itโs ready to serve.ย
This is a delicious appetiser that you can serve with fresh bread, melba toast or crackers.ย It is especially yummy paired with cream cheese.ย
I like to serve this olive paste alongside a plate of healthy snacks like carrots, cucumber & celery with an avocado dip.ย Itโs perfect for this time of year if you have guests coming over and you need a quick & easy, delicious combo to serve up.ย Your guests will love it!ย
For more recipes perfect for this time of year, take a look at my ginger treacle loafย with yoghurt raspberry frosting, and my spiced festiveย ginger & syrup cookies.
Just double or triple the recipe depending on the size of your gathering.
- 400 g black Kalamata olives in brine
- 4 tsp fresh thyme + extra for garnish
- 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Place ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
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Serve with bread, melba toast or crackers.
If you find the paste is too thick just add a little more olive oil & blend - until you are happy with it.