They don't keep and are fairly pricey. You don't get enough to justify adding to a meal.
For similar hit I'd recommend capers. Last for yonks in the fridge without going manky and you only need a few for an umami hit.
Couscous is a great option though, as are lentils. bland things with good cals that can be boosted with cunning flavours.
Another great option is the humble chicken. As a single chap you've got about five meals right there! (Two breasts=two meals, legs and wings with chips = 1 meal, carcass into soup at least two meals). Get a big bag of that stew mix of pearl barley and stuff to bulk out humble meals too.
Olives???
They don't keep and are fairly pricey. You don't get enough to justify adding to a meal.
For similar hit I'd recommend capers. Last for yonks in the fridge without going manky and you only need a few for an umami hit.
Couscous is a great option though, as are lentils. bland things with good cals that can be boosted with cunning flavours.
Another great option is the humble chicken. As a single chap you've got about five meals right there! (Two breasts=two meals, legs and wings with chips = 1 meal, carcass into soup at least two meals). Get a big bag of that stew mix of pearl barley and stuff to bulk out humble meals too.