Warm Greek Garden Olives Semi Homemade
Elevate your appetizer game with this "Warm Greek Garden Olives Semi Homemade" recipe, a simple yet elegant dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. In just 15 minutes, you can transform store-bought mixed Greek olives into a restaurant-worthy delight, infused with a fragrant blend of fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and citrus zest. The subtle heat from crushed red pepper flakes and aromatic fennel seeds marries perfectly with the richness of extra-virgin olive oil, creating a warm, savory topping that's perfect for serving alongside crusty artisan bread or crisp crackers. Ideal for entertaining or everyday snacking, this easy-to-make dish is a perfect balance of semi-homemade convenience and sophisticated flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed Greek olives (Kalamata, green, or your choice)
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3 Fresh thyme sprigs
- 3 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 Zest of 1 lemon
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons Fennel seeds
- 1 strip Orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoons Whole black peppercorns
Instructions
Rinse the mixed Greek olives under cold water to remove excess brine. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over low to medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until it begins to soften and release its aroma, but do not let it brown.
Add the fresh rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, crushed red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, orange zest, and whole black peppercorns to the skillet. Stir for 1-2 minutes to infuse the oil with the spices and herbs.
Stir in the lemon zest and gently add the mixed olives to the skillet. Toss the olives to coat them evenly in the infused oil and warm them for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the olives are warmed through and coated in the fragrant oil, remove the skillet from the heat. Discard the rosemary and thyme sprigs if desired.
Transfer the warm olives to a serving bowl, drizzle with any remaining infused oil from the skillet, and serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.0 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3792 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 423 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.
