Mediterranean Olive & Red Onion Loaf
Mediterranean Olive & Red Onion Loaf balances briny kalamata olives with sweet, gently sautéed red onions and a whisper of fresh dill for a fragrant, flavorful crumb. The bread is chewy with a tender interior and a crisp crust, ideal for meze platters, soups, or toasting with olive oil. Serve warm at dinner or slice for hearty sandwiches.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Olive & Red Onion Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Sprinkle the yeast over 1/2 cup of warm water in a small bowl; the water should be no hotter than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let it sit for 5 minutes, until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil and the onions. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the onions are soft. Remove from the heat and set the onions aside.
- 3
Combine the bread flour, salt, sugar, dill, garlic powder, olives, and cooked onions in a large bowl and mix well. Add the yeast mixture and the remaining 1 3/4 cup water, then mix until the ingredients come together into a sticky dough. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in it, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let it rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 5
Lightly grease two baking sheets. Deflate the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a knife to divide the dough into two equal pieces—do not tear it. Shape the dough into round loaves and place the loaves on the prepared pans. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 7
Bake the loaves in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown and the bottoms sound hollow when tapped, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly before slicing.
- Calories 619.86 kcal High 31%
- Protein 17.15 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 101.86 g 37%
- Total Fat 15.22 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 2.45 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 861.55 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 12.18 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 0.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 8.01 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 4.36 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 58.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.87 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Olive & Red Onion Loaf is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Flour, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Dill, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 619.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Olive & Red Onion Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Flour, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Dill, Garlic Powder, Kalamata Olives. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Olive & Red Onion Loaf?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 619.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Olive & Red Onion Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Olive & Red Onion Loaf healthy?
- Mediterranean Olive & Red Onion Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 619.86 calories and 17.15 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 861.55 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.45 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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