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The best appetizers with extra virgin olive oil

Discover how to prepare delicious appetizers with extra virgin olive oil, a pillar of the Mediterranean diet. From crusty breads and flavored cheese, to guacamole and anchovies in vinegar, these recipes stand out for their flavor and nutritional benefits. Use Coto Bajo Extra Virgin Olive Oil to get the best results in your dishes.

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Extra Virgin olive oil is fundamental in the Mediterranean diet, known not only for its exceptional taste but also for its nutritional benefits. Therefore, incorporating snacks with extra virgin olive oil in our daily diet is an excellent way to enjoy its healthy and preventive properties. In this article, we will explore some delicious snack recipes with olive oil that you can easily prepare at home.

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Featured appetizers with oil as key ingredient

Crusty breads

Ingredients

  • 100 grams of flour
  • Salt
  • 2 tablespoons of Coto Bajo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons of cold water

Prepared by

  1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl.
  2. Whisk the olive oil and water in a small pitcher.
  3. Add the liquid mixture to the flour to form a dough.
  4. Divide the dough into 8 balls and flatten them on a floured surface.
  5. Place the pieces on a tray with baking paper and bake at 200ºC for 3 minutes.
  6. Turn off the oven and leave the loaves in for 2 more minutes.
  7. Finally, cool on a metal grid.

Rosemary flavored cheese in oil

Ingredients

  • 250 grams of manchego cheese
  • 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup Coto Bajo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Prepared by

  1. First, cut the cheese into small pieces and place them in a glass jar.
  2. Then add the chopped garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  3. Pour in the Coto Bajo extra virgin olive oil, making sure the cheese is covered.
  4. Close the jar and mix gently.
  5. Finally, marinate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • Half a red onion, chopped
  • One small red chili, seeded and minced
  • 2 small tomatoes, chopped
  • Juice of a lime
  • Coto Bajo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • One small bunch of chopped coriander

Prepared by

  1. First, mash the avocados in a bowl.
  2. Then add the onion, chili and tomatoes.
  3. Mix with the lime juice and extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Finally, season with salt, pepper and coriander.

Garlic shrimp

Ingredients

  • 250 grams of fresh shrimp
  • 8 cloves of garlic
  • 2 chili peppers
  • Salt
  • Coto Bajo extra virgin olive oil

Prepared by

  1. Start by peeling the shrimp and set aside.
  2. Next, cut the garlic into slices.
  3. Cook the garlic and chili peppers in olive oil over medium heat.
  4. When the garlic is browned, add the shrimp and turn off the heat.
  5. Finally, serve immediately.

Anchovies in vinegar

Ingredients

  • 1 kg fresh anchovies
  • 300 ml white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 100 ml of water
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • Coto Bajo extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh parsley

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Prepared by

  1. First, clean the anchovies and remove the head, guts and bones.
  2. Next, dry the anchovies and layer them with salt, covering them with a mixture of vinegar and water.
  3. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  4. Drain and place in a bowl with garlic and parsley.
  5. Finally, cover with olive oil and let stand for 24 hours.

Conclusion

Extra Virgin olive oil is the star ingredient in these appetizers, as it offers a magnificent flavor and health benefits. Try these appetizers with olive oil and enjoy the best gastronomic experience this summer. We recommend Coto Bajo extra virgin olive oil as the perfect ally for your fresh and healthy dishes.

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