Fried Pesto Stuffed Olives Recipe with Picture

Fried Pesto Stuffed Olives Recipe with Picture

www.endlessappetizers.com

Large olives stuffed with sun-dried tomato basil pesto, coated in a flour, egg and bread crumb batter, then fried until light and crispy. Fun party appetizers!

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Piping bag
  • Plain piping tip
  • Plate
  • Tray
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towel
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Grater
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Garlic press
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Plastic wrap
  • Kitchen timer

Ingredients

  • About 20-40 extra large black or green pitted olives, or more as needed to use all pesto (size of olives will determine quantity)
  • Pesto
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1/2 oz. fresh basil leaves (about 1/2 of a bunch)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (dry or oil-packed)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or more as needed)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup plain or seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • olive oil (for frying)

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