A northern Iranian cold olive appetizer with walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, mint, herbs, and a sweet-sour coating.
18 min prep 60 min rest
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Drain the green olives and soak them in cold water for 10 minutes if the brine tastes sharp.
Pulse the walnuts in a food processor into fine crumbs.
Crush the garlic and finely chop the parsley.
Mix the walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, dried mint, parsley, olive oil, and grape molasses.
Toss the green olives with the sauce and rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Warm the lavash for serving and serve the zeytoon parvardeh cold.
💡 Tip: If your pomegranate molasses is very sharp, add 1 teaspoon of grape molasses; the Persian sweet-sour balance comes together more easily.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve zeytoon parvardeh cold as a meze with a cheese plate, thin lavash, and optional strong tea.
~210
kcal calories
4
g protein
12
g carbs
18
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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