In Season:
(This veg is not grown in the UK)
Carbon Footprint (CO2e/kg):
0.62 kg
Tips:
We tend to eat olives as snacks, but they can bring depth of flavour, fatty richness and a salty counterpart to many dishes, so keep some handy in the fridge.
To remove the pit, place an olive on a chopping board. Using a heavy duty knife with the blade facing away from your body, carefully press down using the flat side of the knife.
The colour of an olive indicates its ripeness: the darker it is, the riper it was when it was harvested.
How To:
Time to Cook!
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