ROSEMARY AND OLIVE SQUARES, savory snacks that are easy and quick, ready in a few minutes, super tasty recipe for an appetizer, crispy and very tasty.
Tomorrow I have the usual Dungeons & Dragons night and, as always, we need something to munch on between dice rolls. I didn’t want to bring the usual bags of chips: I needed a quick, homemade snack that was easy to prepare, tasty, and paired well with a cold beer or soda.
And so they came: the rosemary and olive squares.
Imagine small savory snacks, fragrant, ready in a few minutes, with the scent of rosemary and the savory taste of olives. Perfect to serve as finger food, to place in the center of the table during the game, or to offer at an aperitif with friends.
A simple, quick, and super practical idea that always impresses without requiring hours in the kitchen.
If you’re looking for a quick savory snack that isn’t the usual bowl of chips, the rosemary and olive squares are the answer. Easy, tasty, and ready in a few minutes, they turn an aperitif or game night into an even more convivial moment.
Tomorrow I’ll serve them at the D&D game, and I already know they’ll be gone before the final boss: after all, when there’s a tray of fragrant rosemary squares, no one can resist! 🎲✨
Follow me in the kitchen today for rosemary and olive squares.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- Half teaspoon instant yeast for savory preparations
- Half teaspoon salt
- 20 black olives
- 1 tbsp rosemary
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the yeast, salt, oil, water, and finally the rosemary, mix with a spoon.
Remove the pits from the olives and add them to the bowl, mix, and move to the work surface.
Knead well and form a rectangle.
Place it on a sheet of parchment paper and cut into squares about 3/4 inch, brush with oil and bake at 356°F for about 15 minutes, then you can brown them under the hot grill for a few minutes, turning them.
Or you can cook them in an air fryer at 392°F for about ten minutes, turning them.
Bon appétit
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ROSEMARY AND OLIVE SQUARES quick and tasty snack
Why rosemary and olive squares are a game-changer
Quick savory snack: they are prepared in no time.
Perfect appetizers: ideal to accompany a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail.
Suitable for any occasion: game night with friends, buffet, brunch, or savory snack.
Fragrant and genuine: the fresh rosemary and olives immediately give a Mediterranean touch.
Ideas and variations for savory squares
What I love about this recipe is that you can change it on the fly, based on what you have in your pantry:
Add grated cheese to make them even more delicious.
Try them with sun-dried tomatoes for an intense flavor.
Use green, black, or Taggiasca olives: each type will give a different character to your squares.
Replace the rosemary with oregano or thyme for an alternative touch.
For intolerant friends, you can also prepare them in a gluten-free or lactose-free version.
How to serve rosemary and olive squares
During an aperitif: instead of the usual packaged snacks.
On a game night: practical to grab and eat without cutlery.
In a buffet or brunch: cut small, they become perfect finger food.
As a quick snack: a light but tasty savory snack.
FAQ ROSEMARY AND OLIVE SQUARES quick and tasty snack
Can they be prepared in advance?
Absolutely yes! You can make them the day before and store them in an airtight container: they stay crispy.
Are they suitable for a buffet?
Perfect: cut them into squares and everyone takes one.
Better green or black olives?
It depends on the taste: green ones are more delicate, black ones more savory. I alternate both.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, once cooled you can freeze them and heat them when needed.
Are they suitable for lactose or gluten intolerants?
With some variations yes: just use gluten-free flour and they are lactose-free.
