Olives Marinated in Chilli Basil and Garlic
Elevate your appetizer game with these vibrant **Olives Marinated in Chilli, Basil, and Garlic**—a Mediterranean-inspired recipe packed with bold flavors and aromatic herbs. This no-cook, 10-minute preparation combines plump green and black olives with extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, garlic, and a kick of red chili heat. Hints of zesty lemon, earthy oregano, and a touch of salt and pepper round out the robust marinade. Allow these olives to soak up the flavors in the fridge, and serve them as an enticing snack, a star on your charcuterie board, or a sophisticated side for any gathering. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly fragrant, this quick and easy recipe is the ultimate addition to your list of Mediterranean appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g Mixed olives (green and black)
- 100 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 whole Red chili (fresh or dried)
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the mixed olives under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Transfer them to a medium-sized bowl.
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly. Set aside.
Slice the red chili thinly (removing the seeds if you prefer less heat) or crumble it if using dried chili.
In the bowl with the olives, add the extra virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, sliced chili, fresh basil leaves, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until the olives are evenly coated in the marinade.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the olives to an airtight container. Allow them to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to let the flavors develop.
Before serving, let the olives come to room temperature. Stir them well to redistribute the marinade.
Serve as a flavorful appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to cheese and charcuterie boards.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.1 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2125 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 165 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.
