Stuffed Olives Delight

Ingredients

• 24 large green olives, pitted 24 large green olives, pitted
• 200g (7oz) ground beef 200g (7oz) ground beef
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat: 12g (Saturated Fat: 3g)
• Carbohydrates: 6g (Sugars: 1g)
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.6g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, parsley, dried oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. 3.
   Take each pitted olive and stuff it with a small amount of the beef mixture. Gently press the olive to seal the filling inside.
4. 4.
   Place the stuffed olives on a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil.
5. 5.
   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the olives are golden brown and the filling is cooked through.
6. 6.
   Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Ground beef — Make sure to use lean ground beef for a healthier option. You can also substitute it with ground turkey or chicken if desired.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes to the beef mixture.
• If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can replace the ground beef with a mixture of cooked quinoa and finely chopped vegetables.
• Serve the Stuffed Olives with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping.
• Make sure to use good quality olives for the best taste.
• If you don't have fresh parsley, you can substitute it with dried parsley.

Serving advice

Serve the Stuffed Olives as an appetizer or part of a mezze platter. They are best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Presentation advice

Arrange the Stuffed Olives on a platter and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve with toothpicks for easy handling.