Description

Spanish Manzanilla Olives stuffed with crunchy, mildly sweet almonds

These Spanish Manzanilla Olives are the perfect appetizer for your next party! Picked in Andalusia and cured Sevillian style, these olives are hand-pitted and packed in an artisanal quality brine.

With over 120 years of tradition, these top-quality olives will elevate any Tapas or Cocktail experience. The name Manzanilla, meaning “little apple” in Spanish, comes from the shape of the olive. While you’ll find a variety of table olives served throughout Spain, this variety is the most ubiquitous due to the crisp, nutty flavour and the high volume of fruit taken from each tree.

Origin of Spanish Manzanilla Olives

This is a unique variety of olive that grows in the southern coastal region of Spain and comes in a wide variety of sizes.

How to recognize a Spanish Manzanilla Olive?

The best way to recognize a Manzanilla Olive is by its shape. It’s an egg-shaped fruit with green skin that ranges from light yellow at the ring and base through copper brown toward the tip, which has tiny black seeds inside it when ripe.

Olives pairing

These Manzanilla olives are the perfect appetizer for any meal. With their salty and tangy flavour, they’re a great way to start your dining experience. But what to pair them with? Here are some ideas:

-With a glass of crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc for an easy and refreshing starter.

-With a gin and tonic for a sophisticated evening drink.

-With some cheese and crackers for a classic pairing that always pleases.

DELICIOUS RECIPE IDEAS

1. Roasted chicken with Spanish olives stuffed with almonds.

2. Grilled salmon with a salsa made from Manzanilla olives, diced tomatoes, and red onions.

3. Spaghetti carbonara with a twist – add some chopped stuffed almond Manzanilla olives for extra flavour.

4. Quinoa salad with roasted vegetables and diced stuffed almond olives.

5. Fried rice with diced Spanish olives, peas, and carrots

6. Black bean burger topped with avocado and a few slices of stuffed almond olives.