Description
A rich and flavorful spread made with olives and cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the green olives and cream cheese.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Creamy Olive Spread