We all know how great olives can be on their own as a snack or appetiser, but there are many other uses for them as ingredients or garnishes that you might not have thought of. Check out these five unique ways to use olives that you may not have thought of before, then grab your favourite Zeea varieties to create a new taste sensation at home.
1. Magnificent Mayonnaise
For a tasty dip or spread for sandwiches, chop a handful of olives and add them to a small bowl of your favourite mayonnaise with a dash of lemon juice and some black pepper. Perfect in a salami or ham roll.
2. Perfect Pasta
The next time you’re making pasta with a tomato-based sauce, slice up some Zeea Black Olives and add them to the mixture. You could even toss in some Zeea Capers or Roasted Red Peppers too.
3. Brilliant Bruschetta
Experience the true taste of the mediterranean by crushing garlic, cherry tomatoes and Zeea Black Olives together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and spread over toasted slices of hearty bread such as ciabatta.
4. Luxurious Lamb
Being a Greek staple, it’s perhaps unsurprising that olives and lamb work beautifully together in a range of recipes. Try adding chunky Zeea Black Olives to slow cooked lamb dishes for an extra tang.
5. Premium Pizza
Of course, adding olives to a pizza is standard practice, but have you ever thought about adding olives to the pizza base itself? Simply push sliced olives into your dough after rolling to create a delicious depth of flavour next time you make pizza at home.
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