Sauteed Black Olives with Tomatoes
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavor-packed recipe for Sautéed Black Olives with Tomatoes. Bursting with Mediterranean charm, this quick and easy dish features tender black olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant garlic sautéed to perfection in rich olive oil. A touch of dried oregano and fresh basil adds layers of herby goodness, while a dash of salt and pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served as a warm side dish or transformed into an irresistible appetizer when paired with crusty bread. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this savory delight is a celebration of simple ingredients and bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black olives (pitted)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the black olives under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant (be careful not to let it burn).
Toss in the black olives and cook for 3-4 minutes, gently stirring to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sprinkle with dried oregano. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and begin to release their juices.
Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves, tearing them into smaller pieces as you add them.
Serve warm as a side dish, or spoon over slices of crusty bread as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3009 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 738 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.
