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Mediterranean Herb-Roasted Olives

Name: Mediterranean Herb-Roasted Olives
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 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; Fresh parsley, Chopped; Artisan bread, Sliced; Feta cheese, Crumbled

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

4.1(209 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 10, 2025

Mediterranean Herb-Roasted Olives — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Olive Marinade

Garnishing

Perfect Pairing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 177 kcal
Protein: 3.25 g
Carbs: 9.5 g
Fat: 14.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 706 kcal
Protein: 13 g
Carbs: 38 g
Fat: 58 g
Fiber: 6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Assorted olives 1 cup, pitted	190	1	6	20	3
Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	1	3	0	0
Lemon zest 1 tbsp	6	0	2	0	1
Rosemary 1 tsp, chopped	2	0	0	0	0
Thyme 1 tsp, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Crushed red pepper flakes ½ tsp	2	0	0	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper Freshly ground, to taste	1	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley Chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Artisan bread Sliced	150	5	25	2	2
Feta cheese Crumbled	100	6	2	8	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Olives

1
Mix ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes.
2
Add olives
Add the assorted olives to the mixture and toss until evenly coated with the marinade.
3
Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the olives to soak up the flavors.
Tip: Ensure the olives are thoroughly coated to absorb the marinade. For an intense flavor, marinate overnight.

How to Make Mediterranean Herb-Roasted Olives

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Roasting
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the marinated olives on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.
2
Finishing
Remove the olives from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.