Provencal Roasted Olives
Transform your appetizer game with this irresistible recipe for Provencal Roasted Olives! Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this dish combines a medley of plump olives like Kalamata and Castelvetrano with fragrant fresh rosemary, thyme, and smashed garlic. A bright zest of orange and lemon adds a citrusy twist, while fennel seeds and crushed red pepper flakes impart subtle warmth and spice. Roasted to perfection in a drizzle of rich extra virgin olive oil, the olives emerge warm, slightly blistered, and irresistibly aromatic. Perfect as an elegant starter or a savory accompaniment to crusty bread, these roasted olives are a quick and easy way to impress your guests or elevate your charcuterie board. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe offers a taste of Provence with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Mixed olives (Kalamata, Castelvetrano, etc.)
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 Fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 Garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 Zest of an orange
- 1 Zest of a lemon
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed olives, olive oil, rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, smashed garlic, orange zest, lemon zest, crushed red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, salt, and black pepper.
Toss all ingredients together to ensure the olives are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
Transfer the seasoned olive mixture onto a baking sheet or into a small roasting dish, spreading them out evenly.
Roast the olives in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the olives are warm and slightly blistered.
Remove the olives from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Serve the Provencal Roasted Olives warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or side dish. Pair with crusty bread or crackers for extra enjoyment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 23.3 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1046 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% | |
*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.
