Zeitun Parvardeh
زیتون پرورده
IranMizrahiEveryday Pareve 10 min 6 servings Easy
A Persian olive relish or mezze of olives marinated with walnuts and pomegranate. Rich, tart, and slightly bitter, it is often served as part of a spread for festive or everyday meals.
Ingredients
- •2 cups green olives, pitted
- •1/2 cup finely ground walnuts
- •2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 clove garlic, grated
- •1 teaspoon dried mint
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
If the olives are very salty, soak and drain them briefly.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the walnuts, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, garlic, dried mint, and pepper into a thick paste.
- 3
Add the olives and toss well so they are fully coated.
- 4
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- 5
Serve as a condiment, appetizer, or side to grilled foods and rice dishes.
Kosher notes
Pareve and broadly compatible with any meal. Verify prepared olives and pomegranate molasses are kosher.
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