Roasted Black Olives and Pearl Onions
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible recipe for Roasted Black Olives and Pearl Onions. Perfectly balancing savory and aromatic flavors, this dish features juicy black olives and sweet pearl onions roasted to caramelized perfection with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh thyme, and rosemary. A touch of optional balsamic vinegar adds a tangy depth, making it the ideal side dish, snack, or addition to a charcuterie board. Ready in just 35 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors and makes a stunning presentation served warm or at room temperature. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or looking for a unique small plate to wow guests, this oven-roasted delight is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups black olives
- 1 pound pearl onions
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary needles
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Peel the pearl onions by trimming the root ends and blanching them in boiling water for 1 minute. Then, rinse under cold water and slip off the outer skins.
In a mixing bowl, combine the black olives, peeled pearl onions, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme leaves, rosemary needles, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
Spread the mixture out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pearl onions are tender and caramelized, and the olives are slightly shriveled but still juicy.
If desired, drizzle the roasted mixture with balsamic vinegar immediately after removing it from the oven for an added punch of flavor.
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.0 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3189 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 762 mg | 16% | |
*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.
