{"id":6028,"date":"2023-07-15T23:20:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T23:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=6028"},"modified":"2026-10-11T22:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T22:02:37","slug":"olive-makdous-makdous-al-zaytoun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/olive-makdous-makdous-al-zaytoun\/","title":{"rendered":"Olive Makdous \/ Makdous Al Zaytoun"},"content":{"rendered":"

As much as I love eggplant makdous<\/strong><\/a>\u2014just like <\/strong>the kind I learned to make from a highly skilled household in Baalbek<\/strong>, Lebanon\u2014I also love this creative twist: olive makdous<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Olives combined with red bell peppers, walnuts, carrots, garlic, and olive oil create a bold, flavorful blend bursting with a beautiful palette of vibrant colors. If you\u2019re looking for an excuse to bring good Mediterranean ingredients together in one delicious creation, this is it: Olive Makdous!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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While I love eating olives and would argue that something is missing if they aren\u2019t part of every meal, I know they may not be everyone\u2019s cup of tea. But mix them with walnuts, red bell peppers, carrots, garlic, and olive oil, and the result is a delight: a bold, earthy combination in which the ingredients come together to create a beautiful contrast and diversity of flavors. Perhaps this recipe will help convert those who don\u2019t usually see the appeal of olives!<\/p>\n

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Ingredients for Olive Makdous<\/h2>\n

Making Olive Makdous<\/strong> is a delicious way to bring Mediterranean ingredients together in a bold, colorful, and flavorful appetizer. This olive-based variation combines olives with crunchy walnuts, sweet red peppers, carrots, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil for a delightful balance of earthy, savory, and spicy notes.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to make this flavorful Mediterranean olive recipe:<\/p>\n