Recipes

The perfect lunch break or quick dinner recipe: a protein-rich salad with beans, fish (or meat if you prefer) and seasonal vegetables. Tasty and filling! Try out the mix of grilled octopus, red onion, herbs and Colavita red beans. A colourful, summery dish with intense flavours – perfect with a glass of white wine. Ingredients for 4 people: 400g of Colavita Cannellini beans400g of Colavita red kidney beans400g of octopus2 celery sticks with leaves1 bunch of parsley4 spoons of Colavita Extra Virgin olive oilSaltPepperBoil the octopus in salted water for 40 minutes.Wash the beans, drain well and place in a...

Ready for brunch? Enjoy this savoury pancake recipe with spring onion-infused oil, yoghurt and aromatic herbs – a light but delicious treat.Add our Colavita Premium Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a touch of class. Happy cooking! Ingredients: 100g flour¼ spoon of fine salt 1 spoon of yeast for desserts200ml water1 egg2 spoons of Colavita Extra Virgin olive oil2-3 fresh spring onions80g yoghurtA handful of mint and corianderAdd the flour, yeast and salt to the water, egg and a spoon of olive oil, and mix well (you can use an electric mixer) until the mixture is smooth. Wash and chop...

Looking for a quick and appetising recipe, perfect as a starter or aperitivo? Try this tasty chickpea hummus served with toasted pitta bread and our Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Ingredients: 400g of Colavita Chickpeas 2 spoons of tahini paste 1 spooks of Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lemon Salt 1 garlic clove Pepper Paprika to garnish   Drain the chickpeas, keeping aside a little of the liquid. Place in a bowl with the 2 spoons of tahini paste and the juice of 1 lemon. Add the garlic clove, chopped finely, with the oil and a pinch of salt. Blend...

This recipe is a sure-fire winner for lovers of home-made burgers. You can serve it with or without the bun – maybe with a fresh salad or French fries. Ingredients: 400g of minced beef 2 burger buns 4 sprigs of fresh thyme ¼ of an onion ½ spoon of salt Pepper Mixed vegetables: chopped tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce2 slices of Emmental or similar cheese 2 onions 1 spoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 spoons of raw cane sugar 1 spoon of Colavita red wine vinegar   Prepare the burger mixing the minced beef with the chopped thyme, a spoon of...