Heart-Healthy Lemon Herb Marinated Olives
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Heart-Healthy Lemon Herb Marinated Olives, a simple yet exquisite appetizer designed to nourish and satisfy. Packed with antioxidants from mixed olives and infused with the refreshing zest and juice of lemon, this recipe boasts a symphony of fresh herbs including thyme, rosemary, and parsley—delivering a Mediterranean-inspired aroma and taste. A touch of garlic, red chili flakes, and black pepper adds depth, while extra virgin olive oil ties the marinade together for a heart-healthy boost. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and enhanced by an hour of marinating, these tangy, herby olives are perfect for serving as a quick snack, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a colorful addition to your charcuterie board. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly wholesome, this recipe is a must-try for olive enthusiasts and health-conscious food lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Mixed olives
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 100 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 whole Bay leaf
Instructions
Rinse the mixed olives under cold water to remove excess brine and drain well. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Zest the lemon using a fine grater, taking care to avoid the bitter white pith. Reserve the zest.
Cut the zested lemon in half and juice one half, setting the juice aside.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley to the olives.
Crush the garlic cloves gently with the side of a knife, remove their skins, and add them whole to the bowl.
Pour the extra virgin olive oil over the olive mixture.
Add the red chili flakes, black pepper, and bay leaf to the mixture, then stir gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring that the olives are well coated with the marinade.
Transfer the marinated olives to an airtight container and refrigerate, allowing them to marinate for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
Before serving, allow the olives to return to room temperature for optimal flavor.
Serve in a small dish or bowl as an appetizer or part of a charcuterie board.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.1 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13342 mg | 580% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.3 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 557 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 201 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
