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!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Place the black olives in a medium-sized bowl. If using unpitted olives, let your guests know to eat with caution.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Pour the marinade over the black olives and toss well to coat evenly.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Before serving, allow the olives to come to room temperature for the best flavor. Stir gently to redistribute the marinade.

Step 7

Serve the spicy marinated black olives as a snack, appetizer, or alongside bread and cheese on a charcuterie board. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(566.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1133.9

Total Fat 119.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4222.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 342.0mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 421.6mg	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: 87.2%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 11.6%