Olives stuffed with sun-dried tomato paste in oil are a flavourful Mediterranean delicacy, featuring tangy green olives filled with a Savory blend of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs (like basil, oregano), often blended into a paste, making for excellent appetizers, tapas, or additions to salads, sandwiches, and antipasto platters, offering a taste of sunshine in every bite. This combination balances the salty, briny tang of the olive with the deep, sweet, and slightly smoky intensity of slow-dried tomatoes.
- Flavour: A balance of tangy olive and rich, sweet, Savory sun-dried tomato, enhanced by garlic and herbs, preserved in flavourful olive oil. The flavour is a complex balance of salty, sweet, and tangy. The initial briny burst of the olive is followed by the deep, Savory “sun-baked” richness of the tomato, finished with a smooth, fruity coating from the oil
- Texture: Firm olives with a soft, flavourful filling
- Salads: Toss into Greek salads or pasta salads for a burst of flavour .
- Tapenade: Blend with more olives, capers, and herbs for a spread
- The Paste: The centre is filled with a rich purée made from tomatoes that have been dried in the sun to intensify their natural sugars and umami. The paste is often seasoned with garlic, oregano, and basil.
- Pasta & Salads: They can be sliced and tossed into cold pasta salads, Greek salads, or used as a topping for focaccia and pizza.
- Gourmet Garnish: A sophisticated addition to a Mediterranean-style Martini or served alongside a glass of dry white wine
Ingredients: green pitted olives (EU) 55%, sunflower seed oil, stuffing 8% ( minced dried tomatoes 7%, potatoes flour, spices, thickener: guar gum) salt, white wine vinegar, spices, acidity correctors: lactic acid and citric acid, antioxidant: ascorbic acid. May contain WHEAT, MILK and NUTS.
