Kalamata Olives with Roasted Garlic
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible recipe for Kalamata Olives with Roasted Garlic—a savory blend of briny olives, sweet caramelized garlic, and fragrant fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines tender roasted garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme for a flavor-packed experience enhanced by a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for spice. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to crusty bread and creamy cheeses, this 40-minute recipe is both simple to prepare and bursting with bold, gourmet flavors. Whether served fresh or after marinating to let the ingredients meld, this vibrant dish is sure to shine at any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Kalamata olives
- 1 Garlic bulb
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Fresh rosemary sprig
- 2 Fresh thyme sprigs
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the top off the garlic bulb to expose the tops of the cloves. Place the garlic bulb on a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Wrap the foil around the garlic to seal it into a pouch.
Place the garlic pouch in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and caramelized. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Meanwhile, rinse the Kalamata olives in cold water to remove any excess brine, and then pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a small serving bowl, combine the olives, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Once the roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft garlic cloves out of their skins into the bowl with the olives.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the mixture, then sprinkle in the salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the olives are evenly coated with the roasted garlic and herbs.
Serve immediately as an appetizer with crusty bread or crackers, or refrigerate for up to 3 days for the flavors to mingle.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.8 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6314 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.6 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 708 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 566 mg | 12% | |
*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.
