How do you remove seeds from green olives?

You can remove the seeds from green olives by gently squeezing the olive sideways between your fingers until the pit pops out.

While the above provides the gist of the method, here's a more detailed breakdown, along with other options:

Method 1: Finger Squeeze

This is the method described in the reference and is best for a quick, rustic approach.

1. Hold the olive: Pick up an olive and hold it firmly between your thumb and forefinger.
2. Squeeze: Gently squeeze the olive sideways, applying pressure until you feel the pit dislodge.
3. Remove the pit: The pit should pop out from the olive.

Method 2: Olive Pitter

An olive pitter is a specialized tool that quickly and cleanly removes pits.

1. Position the olive: Place the olive in the pitter's receptacle.
2. Squeeze the handles: Squeeze the handles of the pitter together. This will push a pin through the olive, forcing the pit out.
3. Remove the olive: Release the handles and remove the pitted olive.

Method 3: Knife Method

If you don't have an olive pitter, a small paring knife can be used.

1. Place the olive on a cutting board: Secure the olive on a stable surface.
2. Cut a slit: Carefully cut a slit lengthwise in the olive, from stem to tip.
3. Remove the pit: Use the tip of the knife to gently pry out the pit.

Method 4: Using a Chopstick or Skewer

This method can be effective and requires minimal equipment.

1. Position the olive: Place the olive on a cutting board or in your hand.
2. Insert the chopstick: Find the stem end of the olive and insert the thin end of a chopstick or skewer into it.
3. Push the pit out: Gently push the chopstick/skewer through the olive until the pit pops out the other side.

Regardless of the method you choose, be careful not to damage the olive too much during the pitting process.