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.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the mixed Greek olives under cold water to remove excess brine. Drain well and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over low to medium heat.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(541.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1019.9

Total Fat 104.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3792.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Protein 4.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 375.9mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 422.9mg	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: 84.3%

Protein: 1.6%

Carbs: 14.1%