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.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, garlic slices, orange zest, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, peppercorns, and salt.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes.

Step 5

Place the olives in a medium-sized bowl or a large resealable jar.

Step 6

Pour the infused olive oil mixture over the olives, making sure all the olives are coated and the aromatics are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or seal the jar tightly. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, bring the olives to room temperature. Stir well to ensure they are evenly coated in the marinade.

Step 9

Serve the marinated olives in a decorative bowl as an appetizer or snack. They pair well with crusty bread, cheeses, and wine.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(402.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1759.5

Total Fat 187.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7975.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 1.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 309.4mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 108.0mg	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: 94.2%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 5.5%