Ameilia’s Italian Stuffed Olives

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Ameilia's Italian Stuffed Olives - a delicious and unique appetizer for your next party
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

2 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 stalk celery , minced
1/2 medium onion , minced
2 cloves garlic , pressed
2 thick cut bone-in pork chops
1 whole skinless , bone-in chicken breast
1 can tomato puree
1 can tomato paste
1 cup water
3 jars colossal green olives , with pits
3 eggs , divided and beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 lemon , zested
flour for dredging
bread crumbs
vegetable oil for deep frying

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
359
Sugar
3g
Fat
26g
Ameilia's Italian Stuffed Olives are a unique and flavorful appetizer that are sure to impress your guests. The combination of shredded pork and chicken, tomato sauce, and Italian seasonings make for a delicious and hearty filling inside each olive. These stuffed olives are perfect for serving at a party or get-together, and are a great conversation starter. The recipe does require some time and effort to prepare, but the end result is well worth it. Your guests will be asking for the recipe!

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
2.Add pork chops and chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
3.Add tomato puree, tomato paste, and water to the pot and stir until well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour.
4.Remove pork chops and chicken breast from the pot and let cool. Once cool, shred the meat and set aside.
5.Drain the liquid from the jars of olives and remove the pits.
6.In a large bowl, combine shredded pork, chicken, 2 beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg, and lemon zest.
7.Stuff each olive with the pork and chicken mixture.
8.In separate bowls, add the remaining beaten egg and flour for dredging.
9.Dip each stuffed olive in the flour, then the egg, and then the bread crumbs, making sure to coat each one well.
10.Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the olives for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
11.Remove the olives from the pan and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

PROS

Ameilia’s Italian Stuffed Olives are a unique and flavorful appetizer that are sure to impress your guests.

They can be made ahead of time and fried just before serving.

CONS

This recipe requires some time and effort to prepare, as it involves making a tomato sauce and stuffing each olive individually.

Frying the olives also adds extra calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Olives are a good source of healthy fats and antioxidants.
Tomatoes are also rich in antioxidants and have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health. However, frying the olives can negate some of these health benefits.

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