This is a very scrumptious Sicilian recipe. You will appreciate its fresh unique rich taste.
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes - 30 big green brine-cured olives
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp grated ripe pecorino cheese or very ripe parmigiano reggiano
- 3-4 leaves fresh mint
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
Prepare the filling;
Combine breadcrumbs and grated cheese;
Wash and slice the mint into very thin strips;
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and season with oil and vinegar; the mixture should result quite coarse and grainy;
Rinse the olives and pit them with an olive pit remover;
Use a small teaspoon to stuff the olives with the mint filling;
Place the olive in a bowl and sprinkle with the remaining filling;
Garnish with oregano and more mint to your taste.