Here are some info about the difference between green and black olives - green olives are picked before they are ripe, while black olives are allowed to ripen on the tree. They will then be treated to remove its bitterness. Green olives will have further treatment to become salty. Therefore, usually in France (in Europe?) we consume green olives as snacks while we consume black olives in dishes such as pizza, pasta, salad....
Also, I just found that olives are rich in iron! As we rarely eat beef, it is good to consume olives to retrieve iron!
Nutritive value of olives:
- Iron: which is necessary for the body to manufacture red blood cells
- Fiber: Helps to maintain a healthy digestive tract
- Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant
2 cup cured black olives, pitted6 canned anchovy fillets4 tablespoons drained capers4 garlic cloves, peeledextra virgin olive oil
*You can add extra ingredients - basil, parsley, and thyme. adding There are some recipes with lemon juice
InstructionPut everything in a food processor and blend them well (stop for a few time, use a spetula to scrap down the ingredients at the edge)
Serve with French crusty bread/biscuits/vegetables for dipping
Enjoy!
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