Spicy Marinated Black Olives
Elevate your appetizer game with these bold and flavorful Spicy Marinated Black Olives, a Mediterranean-inspired delight that’s perfect for entertaining or snacking. This quick and easy recipe features tender black olives infused with a zesty marinade of extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, smoky paprika, red chili flakes, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and parsley. A hint of bright lemon zest and tangy red wine vinegar adds depth, while cumin provides a subtle warmth. Let the olives soak up the vibrant flavors for at least an hour or, for maximum impact, marinate them overnight. Serve these irresistible olives as part of a charcuterie board or alongside crusty bread and creamy cheeses for the ultimate party spread. Bursting with spice and zest, these olives are a true crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Black olives (pitted or unpitted)
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 whole Zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Place the black olives in a medium-sized bowl. If using unpitted olives, let your guests know to eat with caution.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.
Add the lemon zest, chopped rosemary, chopped parsley, red wine vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the oil mixture, and whisk until well combined.
Pour the marinade over the black olives and toss well to coat evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the olives marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. For a more intense flavor, refrigerate the olives overnight.
Before serving, allow the olives to come to room temperature for the best flavor. Stir gently to redistribute the marinade.
Serve the spicy marinated black olives as a snack, appetizer, or alongside bread and cheese on a charcuterie board. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.7 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4222 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*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.
