Peppery Citrus Olives

Brighten up your appetizer game with these *Peppery Citrus Olives*, a bold and zesty snack perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe combines plump green and black olives with the lively flavors of freshly grated orange and lemon zest, aromatic rosemary and thyme, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes and black pepper. Infused with garlic-scented olive oil and a splash of fresh orange juice, these marinated olives deliver a delightful balance of citrusy brightness and peppery warmth. Ready in just minutes, they’re an excellent addition to a charcuterie board, a Mediterranean-inspired spread, or as a simple, elegant hors d'oeuvre. Refrigerate them ahead of time to deepen the flavors or serve immediately for a quick, flavor-packed treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:2 mins

Total Time:12 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Mixed olives (green and black, preferably pitted)
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest (freshly grated)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (freshly grated)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh orange juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the olives under cold water to remove excess brine, then pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic slices and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the orange zest, lemon zest, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 4

Add the mixed olives to a medium-sized bowl. Pour the warm olive oil mixture over the olives and toss to coat evenly.

Step 5

Drizzle the fresh orange juice over the olives and gently toss one more time.

Step 6

Allow the olives to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature before serving, or transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days to deepen the flavors.

Step 7

Serve the Peppery Citrus Olives as an appetizer or alongside your favorite cheese and charcuterie board.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(546.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1016.4

Total Fat 105.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3629.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.7g
Protein 3.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 338.5mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 240.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.2%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 13.4%