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Zeytoon Parvardeh recipe

Zeytoon Parvardeh Recipe

Zeytoon Parvardeh is a traditional Persian olive appetizer made with green olives, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Ingredient
  • 2 cups 300 g Pitted green olives
  • ½ cup 55 g Finely chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons Pomegranate molasses
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh mint finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Ground angelica golpar, optional
  • To taste Salt if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Pomegranate seeds optional

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the olives
  2. Drain the green olives well. Rinse briefly if they are too salty, then pat dry. Leave small olives whole or halve larger ones.
  3. Step 2: Mix the walnuts and herbs
  4. Combine the chopped walnuts, fresh mint, cilantro, grated garlic, and ground angelica in a mixing bowl.
  5. Step 3: Add the dressing
  6. Stir in the pomegranate molasses and olive oil until the walnut mixture is evenly coated.
  7. Step 4: Combine everything
  8. Add the olives and gently mix until they are coated with the dressing. Fold in the pomegranate seeds if desired.
  9. Step 5: Chill and serve
  10. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir gently before serving and add salt only if necessary.