Description
A bold and herbaceous marinated green olives recipe featuring lemon zest, garlic, and olive oil—perfect for any Mediterranean snack board.
Ingredients
2 cups green olives (Castelvetrano or cracked)
3 garlic cloves, smashed
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp fennel seeds
4 sprigs rosemary or thyme
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp green olive tapenade (optional)
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse and drain the olives. Crack lightly if whole.
2. Toast coriander and fennel seeds in a dry pan until aromatic.
3. In a bowl, mix oil, vinegar, garlic, zest, herbs, pepper flakes, and toasted seeds.
4. Add olives and toss well. Transfer to a jar, pour remaining marinade to cover.
5. Let marinate 24 hours at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 3 days.
6. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality olives for best flavor.
Store in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks.
Always use a clean utensil to avoid spoilage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: marinated green olives recipe, plant-based snack, Mediterranean olives