Olives Italian Style
Transform your appetizer game with "Olives Italian Style," a quick and flavorful recipe that brings authentic Mediterranean flair to your table. This vibrant dish combines a medley of cocktail olives infused with the warm, aromatic flavors of extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary, thyme, and golden garlic. A hint of heat from red chili flakes, the brightness of lemon zest, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley take these olives to the next level. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe is perfect as a starter for dinner parties, a centerpiece on your antipasto platter, or a savory snack paired with crusty bread and wine. Versatile, delicious, and irresistibly Italian, this dish is a must-try for olive lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Mixed cocktail olives
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pieces Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 pieces Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 pieces Fresh garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 0.25 tsp Cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Rinse the mixed olives under cold water to remove any excess brine, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a medium-sized skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-low heat.
Add the rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, and sliced garlic to the skillet. Sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until the garlic turns golden and fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the red chili flakes and cracked black pepper, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to release their aromatics.
Add the mixed olives to the skillet and toss them in the seasoned oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to warm the olives and infuse them with the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and freshly chopped parsley.
Transfer the olives to a serving bowl or platter. Serve warm or at room temperature as part of an antipasto board, alongside crusty bread, or as a standalone snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.5 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8004 mg | 348% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 6% | |
*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.
