Red Hot Green Olives
Spice up your appetizer spread with these bold and zesty *Red Hot Green Olives*! This quick and easy no-cook recipe transforms ordinary green olives into a flavor-packed treat, thanks to the perfect medley of red chili flakes, fragrant citrus zest, and a drizzle of rich extra-virgin olive oil. Thinly sliced garlic and smoky paprika (optional) add depth, while fresh parsley brightens every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes and ideal for prepping ahead, these marinated olives develop their vibrant taste as they chill, making them the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack or cocktail pairing. Serve them alongside crusty bread or enjoy them straight from the bowl for a fiery, tangy twist on classic Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Green olives (pitted or unpitted)
- 1 tablespoon Red chili flakes
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for additional smoky flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the green olives, red chili flakes, and sliced garlic.
Add the lemon zest, orange zest, and extra-virgin olive oil to the bowl, tossing everything to coat the olives evenly.
Sprinkle in the chopped parsley, paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the seasoning is well distributed.
Taste and adjust the spice level or salt if needed. For extra heat, add more red chili flakes.
Transfer the seasoned olives to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer or snack. Pair with crusty bread or enjoy on their own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1188 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 155 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.
