Parsley and Black Olive Canape
by Tarla Dalal
Two star ingredients – black olives and parsley – are used smartly to make these canapés distinctly different and worthy of heavy praise!
While the olives are used as a topping, the parsley is mixed into a tongue-tickling spread with butter and chilli flakes. The overall effect is amazing – and instantly garners praise from the diner.
Serve the Parsley and Black Olive Canapé as a starter , but be ready with an awesome meal because this starter will raise the bars and set great expectations.
You can also try other parsley based recipes like Parsley Straws and Parsley and Garlic Loaf .
Parsley and Black Olive Canape recipe - How to make Parsley and Black Olive Canape
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 13 to 15 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 8 canapes
To Be Mixed Into A Parsley Spread
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
2 1/2 tbsp soft butter
1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
a pinch of salt
Other Ingredients
8 bread slices
2 tsp butter for spreading
24 black olive slices
- Method
- Cut the bread slices into approx. 62 mm. (2 1/2") diameter rounds with a cookie cutter.
- Apply a little butter on each bread roundel.
- Place them on a greased baking tray and bake in pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Spread a portion of the mixture on each toasted bread roundel, place 4 black olive slices over each toasted bread roundel and finally sprinkle a little chilli flakes evenly over it.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 96 cal |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 11.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 152.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 3.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 37.5 mg |
| Potassium | 5.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
These canapes made with parsley loads of butter and olives was crispy and buttery with a great flavour of parsley, great to serve for parties.