Green Olive Dip Maazat Zaytoon

Elevate your appetizer game with Green Olive Dip Maazat Zaytoon, a bright and zesty Middle Eastern-inspired spread that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This vibrant dip combines briny green olives, fragrant fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic, all blended with aromatic cumin, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this no-cook recipe offers a chunky yet spreadable texture that pairs beautifully with warm pita, crackers, or crisp vegetables. Perfect for mezze platters or casual snacking, this versatile dip is a quick, Mediterranean-flavored delight that’s packed with bold, fresh flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green olives (pitted)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley leaves
• 1 large Garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the pitted green olives, fresh parsley leaves, and garlic clove.

Step 2

Pulse the mixture a few times to roughly chop the ingredients.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper to the processor.

Step 4

Blend the mixture on high, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary, until you achieve a chunky yet spreadable consistency.

Step 5

If the dip is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water and blend until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.

Step 7

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and drizzle with an extra splash of olive oil for presentation, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately with warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh-cut vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	367.7 grams (367.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	707

Total Fat 72.70g	93%
Saturated Fat 10.40g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3928mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 15.00g	5%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 1.40g
Protein 3.60g	7%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 269mg	21%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 459mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.8%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 8.2%