Low Sodium Lemon Herb Marinated Olives
Elevate your appetizer game with these vibrant Low Sodium Lemon Herb Marinated Olives, a healthy twist on a classic snack. This heart-healthy recipe combines unsalted mixed olives with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon, earthy rosemary and thyme, and a subtle kick of crushed red pepper flakes. Infused with aromatic garlic and black peppercorns, this olive marinade is a perfect balance of bold flavors without any excess sodium. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep, these marinated olives need only 24 hours to soak up the irresistible Mediterranean-inspired marinade. Serve them at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing snack or as a stunning addition to your charcuterie board. Deliciously wholesome and packed with flavor, these olives are a must-try for any olive lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed olives (green and black, preferably unsalted)
- 1 Lemon
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Black peppercorns
Instructions
Rinse the mixed olives under cool water to remove any brine. Drain them thoroughly and place in a large mixing bowl.
Zest the lemon using a fine grated zester and set aside the zest.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl, ensuring to remove any seeds. Add the lemon zest to the juice.
Peel and smash the garlic cloves using the flat side of a knife or a garlic press.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, smashed garlic, rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, crushed red pepper flakes, and black peppercorns.
Pour the marinade over the rinsed olives in the large bowl. Toss until all olives are evenly coated with the marinade.
Transfer the marinated olives to a glass jar or airtight container.
Allow the olives to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving, shaking the jar occasionally to redistribute the herbs and seasonings.
Serve the marinated olives at room temperature, draining any excess marinade before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.8 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3654 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 445 mg | 9% | |
*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.
