Veracruz Sauce Recipe With Hojiblanca Olives From Spain
It was my first time making this dish for my family, and they LOVED it! It’s a perfect recipe for a quick and nutritious dinner. I ended up adding Hojiblanca from Spain because they are my son’s favorite. He loves snacking on them. I find that the recipe was even more delicious with that variety. Keep reading to learn how to make Veracruz sauce with Hojiblanca and Gordal olives from Spain.
Fact facts: 1 out of 2 olives eaten in Canada is Spanish, and Spain produces a large variety of olives, including the Hojiblanca and Gordal varieties.
Ingredients
- 3-4 whole tomatoes (we use tomatoes from our garden)
- One tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 cup water
- Three cloves of garlic
- One onion
- 1 cup of green Gordal from Spain, sliced.
- 5-6 Hojiblanca black from Spain (whole or sliced)
- Capers
- 1/2 teaspoon of Saffron (optional)
- Salt for taste (keep in mind that the Hojiblanca from Spain is on the salty side).
Directions
1. In a large pan, heat up the olive oil.
2. Saute the garlic over medium heat for a few minutes.
3. Add the cut onions and tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
4. Add the Hojiblanca and Gordal olives from Spain, the capers, Saffron, and water to the pan. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
5. You can serve the sauce with either fish or chicken. I opted for boneless chicken thighs and white rice.
Adding the Hojiblanca from Spain to my Veracruz sauce was a total hit! It gave the recipe a pleasant aftertaste with a hint of bitterness. All the flavours just came together perfectly. Super easy and tasty! Just how I like it! Cooking with olives from Spain is definitely something I plan on doing again.
Olives from Spain are delicious and good for you! They have a mix of essential vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants which makes them the perfect choice for healthy eating.
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Recipe looks so yummy, love to try but m doubtful that i gt Hojiblanca n Gordal in India
This looks so yummy! I have always loved anything with olives and I can’wait to make this recipe.
What a delicious meal idea! As an olive fan, this hearty recipe is an absolute must try.
I love olives, but the rest of the recipe is foreign to my taste buds. I can’t wait to give it a try.
Mmm sounds so good! I always love finding new recipes
This recipe looks super delicious, I am definitely going to make this for my family. My kids love olives too!
Oh wow. that looks like a delicious sauce. I know the best olives come from Spain, so your recipe is a definite winner. That would go well with fish. I will include this in our menu plan for next week. Thanks for sharing the recipe for this awesome sauce!
Looks like a really yummy sauce recipe! Olives from Spain are the best. I will include this in our menu plan for next week and we’ll have it with fish. Thanks for sharing!