Marinated Olives
A delicious and elegant appetizer that is perfect for any party or occasion is no further than a bowl of warm marinated olives.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 232kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves peeled and thinly slices
- 3 Tablespoons orange zest
- 3 Tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup pitted brined green olives
- 1 cup pitted brined black olives
Instructions
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until it starts to turn golden brown; about 2 minutes.1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves
- Add orange zest, lemon zest, rosemary, bay leaves and crushed red pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.3 Tablespoons orange zest, 3 Tablespoons lemon zest, 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, 2 bay leaves, Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Add olives and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let marinate for an hour or longer. (If marinating for more than an hour, transfer to the refrigerator after an hour.)1 cup pitted brined green olives, 1 cup pitted brined black olives
- Serve at room temperature or warm. Store, covered, for up to two weeks. Reheat on low heat before serving.
Notes
- These marinated olives are best when served warm but room temperature is delicious too.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.4mg