Best Warm Mediterranean Olive Bean Spread Recipes

Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 rounded tablespoons tahini sesame paste, found in both dairy and dry specialty foods sections
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground coriander
1 clove garlic, crushed
Coarse salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
Pita breads, grilled and cut into wedges for dipping

Steps:

Combine beans, tahini, oil, pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, garlic, salt, and lemon juice in food processor bowl and grind into a smooth paste. Transfer to a small dip dish and surround spread with warm pita wedges. This recipe makes a great appetizer, or anytime snack.
Tidbit: this is a fantastic dish to take to a pot luck or block party -- it's always a hit!

Warm Mediterranean Olives image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup olive oil
1 large shallot, sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cinnamon stick
1 strip orange peel (use a vegetable peeler)
2 cups mixed brined olives, drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon stick, orange peel, and olives. Season with salt and pepper.

Warm Marinated Olives image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups large green olives with pits, such as Cerignola (11 ounces)
2 cups large black olives with pits, such as Kalamata (11 ounces)
Zest of 1 orange, peeled in large strips
4 large garlic cloves, smashed
2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup good olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

Drain the green and black olives from the brine or oil that they're packed in and place them in a medium bowl. Add the orange zest, garlic, fennel seeds, thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the olive oil over the mixture, add the thyme sprigs and toss to combine.
Transfer the mixture, including the olive oil, to a medium (10-inch) sauté pan. Heat over medium heat until the oil begins to sizzle. Lower the heat and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the olives and garlic are heated through and fragrant. Serve warm right from the pan or transfer to a serving dish. Offer a small dish for the pits.

Olive Spread image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 whole green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can ripe olives, drained well
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 ounces plus more ricotta cheese (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed

Steps:

Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree. If the mixture is too thin, add 2 ounces or more of ricotta cheese to thicken it. Season with salt and pepper.