Garlic & Herb Marinated Olives with Crusty Bread

A simple yet flavorful appetizer featuring marinated olives infused with garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Served with crusty bread for dipping, it's the perfect snack for sharing.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

0 items

Cost

£2.26/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Bread•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Ingredients

Servings

1poundMixed Olives(Pitted, a mix of green and black olives is ideal)

£4.50

0.5cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil(Good quality olive oil is key)

£1.75

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

1tablespoonFresh Rosemary(Chopped)

£0.40

1teaspoonFresh Thyme(Chopped)

£0.35

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for a little heat)

£0.10

1teaspoonLemon Zest(From about 1/2 a lemon)

£0.15

1loafCrusty Bread(Baguette or ciabatta, sliced)

£1.50

Total Cost

£9.05

£2.26 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a medium bowl, combine the olives, olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), and lemon zest.
2.
Stir well to ensure all olives are coated with the marinade.
3.
Transfer the olive mixture to a jar or airtight container.
4.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
5.
Before serving, bring the olives to room temperature for about 30 minutes. This will allow the olive oil to liquify if it solidified in the fridge.
6.
Serve the marinated olives in a bowl with the sliced crusty bread for dipping into the olive oil.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

45g

64% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

1100 mg

48% of RDA

Saturated Fat

7 g

35% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a deeper flavor, lightly warm the olive oil with the garlic and herbs in a small saucepan over low heat for a few minutes before adding it to the olives. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Experiment with different herbs like oregano or basil for varied flavors.

Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar to the marinade for extra tang.

The marinated olives will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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