Marinated Olives with Herbs and Citrus

A flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring a selection of Mediterranean olives marinated in olive oil, herbs, garlic, and citrus zest.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

1452

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.04

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Ingredients

Servings

1poundMixed Mediterranean Olives(Pitted or unpitted, your preference. Kalamata, Cerignola, Castelvetrano, and Niçoise are good choices.)

£4.50

0.5cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil(Use a good quality olive oil for best flavor.)

£1.80

2sprigsFresh Rosemary(Use about 1 tablespoon chopped if you don't have sprigs.)

£0.30

4sprigsFresh Thyme(Use about 1 teaspoon chopped if you don't have sprigs.)

£0.40

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

1Lemon(Zest and juice)

£0.50

0.5Orange(Zest)

£0.25

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

£0.10

0.5teaspoonBlack Peppercorns(Cracked)

£0.15

Total Cost

£8.15

£2.04 per serving

The Method

1
In a medium bowl, combine the olives, olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, lemon zest, orange zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), and cracked black peppercorns.
2
Stir well to ensure all the olives are coated in the marinade.
3
Transfer the olives to a jar or airtight container.
4
Allow the olives to marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or preferably in the refrigerator overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (125g)

1452 kcal / 6075 kJ

Carbs

25.5g

10% of RDA

Fat

158.4g

226% of RDA

Protein

7.4g

15% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9.9 g

33% of RDA

Sugar

6.8 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

2932 mg

127% of RDA

Saturated Fat

22.2 g

111% of RDA

Chef's Tips

The longer the olives marinate, the more flavorful they will become. For optimal flavor, marinate for at least 24 hours.

You can add other herbs to the marinade, such as oregano or bay leaves.

Store the marinated olives in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Bring the olives to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.

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