Spanish Olive Tapas with Spiced Bread Crumbs
For a fun appetizer recipe, toss green and black olives with fresh spiced bread crumbs in this easy Spanish olive tapas! Perfect for dinner parties, holidays, and snacks.
Servings 8
Calories 100kcal
Ingredients
Spiced Bread Crumbs
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs, from crusty dinner bread
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced or shredded
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Olive Tapas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1 cup pitted black olives
- 1 roasted red pepper, thinly sliced
Instructions
Make the Bread Crumbs
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium until shimmery.
- Add the bread crumbs to the skillet. Saute, stirring frequently, until the bread is browned and crispy. Adjust the heat as needed so it browns without burning.
- Stir in the salt and garlic and saute for 30 seconds, making sure to distribute the garlic throughout.
- Add the paprika, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Saute for 30 seconds.
- Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and toss with the chopped parsley. Set aside until you are ready to make the olives.
- Can be made up to one day ahead. Keep in a sealed container if holding more than ~1 hour.
Make the Olive Tapas
- Wipe down the skillet you used and add olive oil. Heat again until the oil is shimmery.
- Add vinegar then add olives and roasted peppers. Saute to warm the olives through.
- Transfer the warm olives to a serving bowl and toss with the bread crumbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Bread Crumbs: I used one small Ciabatta roll with crust to make the crumbs. Break the bread into pieces and put in a food processor. Pulse until it is processed into fine crumbs.
- Hot Peppers: You can up the spicy factor in the recipe by using thinly sliced hot peppers in place of (or with) the roasted red pepper.
- Make Ahead: You can make the bread crumbs up to one day ahead. But don't mix with the olives until you are ready to serve since the bread crumbs will get soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal