Mediterranean Herb-Roasted Olives

Name: Mediterranean Herb-Roasted Olives
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Assorted olives; Extra virgin olive oil; Garlic; Lemon zest; Rosemary; Thyme; Crushed red pepper flakes; Salt; Black pepper; Fresh parsley; Artisan bread; Feta cheese

Flavorful Marinated Olives for Any Occasion

These herb-infused, roasted olives are perfect as an appetizer or a delightful snack with rich, savory notes from Mediterranean spices.

1 h 10 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

Olive Marinade

Assorted olives

1 cup, pitted

Extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Lemon zest

1 tbsp

Rosemary

1 tsp, chopped

Thyme

1 tsp, chopped

Crushed red pepper flakes

½ tsp

Salt

To taste

Black pepper

Freshly ground, to taste

Garnishing

Fresh parsley

Chopped

Perfect Pairing

Artisan bread

Sliced

Feta cheese

Crumbled

Preparation

Marinating the Olives

Mix ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Add olives

Add the assorted olives to the mixture and toss until evenly coated with the marinade.

Chill

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the olives to soak up the flavors.

Ensure the olives are thoroughly coated to absorb the marinade. For an intense flavor, marinate overnight.

Cooking Process

Roasting

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the marinated olives on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven fully before roasting.

Finishing

Remove the olives from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Let the olives rest for 5 minutes to cool.

Plating & Serving