Spicy Marinated Olives
Elevate your appetizer game with these Spicy Marinated Olives, a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that's as simple to make as it is impressive to serve. Brimming with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this recipe combines a medley of olives with aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, zesty notes of orange and lemon, and a kick of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Infused in luxurious extra-virgin olive oil alongside bold spices like cumin and coriander, these olives soak up a symphony of flavors during their 24-hour marination. Perfect for dinner parties, charcuterie boards, or casual snacking, these marinated olives pair beautifully with crusty bread, artisanal cheeses, and a glass of your favorite wine. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this make-ahead recipe is an effortless way to impress your guests or satisfy your craving for bold, savory bites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed olives
- 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 strip Orange zest
- 1 strip Lemon zest
- 1 piece Fresh rosemary sprig
- 2 pieces Fresh thyme sprigs
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoons Whole black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Rinse the mixed olives under cold water to remove excess brine, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, garlic slices, orange zest, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, peppercorns, and salt.
Heat the mixture over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until the garlic is fragrant and the oil is infused with the spices. Be careful not to let the garlic brown.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes.
Place the olives in a medium-sized bowl or a large resealable jar.
Pour the infused olive oil mixture over the olives, making sure all the olives are coated and the aromatics are evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or seal the jar tightly. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, bring the olives to room temperature. Stir well to ensure they are evenly coated in the marinade.
Serve the marinated olives in a decorative bowl as an appetizer or snack. They pair well with crusty bread, cheeses, and wine.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 187.3 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7975 mg | 347% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 2% | |
*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.
