Stuffed pepper olive

Pimiento-stuffed olive is a very popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in tapas, salads, and appetizers. It consists of green or black olives that have been pitted and stuffed with strips or paste of bell pepper, providing a sweet and slightly smoky flavor that complements the intensity of the olive.

This food originates from Spain, where the olive is an emblematic product of the gastronomy and is widely cultivated in regions like Andalusia. The pepper filling has become popular in various Latin American countries, where it is adapted into different variants of dishes and snacks.

Pimiento-stuffed olives are rich in healthy fats, primarily oleic acid, and contain antioxidants like vitamin E. Furthermore, they provide fiber and essential minerals such as iron and calcium, making them a healthy and tasty complement to the diet.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, the pimiento-stuffed olive may also be known as: green olive stuffed with bell pepper, olive stuffed with "ají" (in some regions where "ají" is used to refer to bell pepper), or simply stuffed olive.