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Warm Olives with Lemon and Mediterranean Herbs (Ready in 10 Minutes)

These Warm Olives with Lemon and Mediterranean Herbs are a 10-minute stovetop appetizer that tastes like something you ordered at a Mediterranean restaurant. Kalamata and green olives are tossed in garlic, lemon, and Mediterranean herbs, then warmed in olive oil until glossy and fragrant. Serve them straight from the pan with pita or crusty bread and watch them disappear

  • Prep5 min
  • Cook5 min
  • Total10 min
  • Makes4 servings
  • Calories263
Warm Olives with Lemon and Mediterranean Herbs (Ready in 10 Minutes)

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl add the olives, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic cloves, zest of lemon, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper, pepper and salt and stir well.

  2. 2

    Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.

  3. 3

    Add the olive mixture to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the olives are warmed through and the oil smells deeply herby.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Garnish with fresh parsley.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.

Notes

Pat your olives dry before adding them to the bowl. Wet olives will cause the hot oil to splatter. Watch the garlic closely. You want it fragrant and just barely golden, not brown. Burnt garlic will make the whole dish bitter and there is no fixing it once it happens. Add the lemon juice off the heat, not in the skillet. This keeps it bright and prevents it from turning bitter. Make-ahead: Combine the dry ingredients with the olives in a bowl a day ahead and store in the fridge. When you're ready to serve, warm them in the skillet with the oil for a few minutes. The flavor actually improves after a day. Reheat: Warm gently in a small skillet over low heat or serve at room temperature. Both are good. Storage: Transfer leftovers and all of the oil to an airtight container or mason jar. They keep in the fridge for up to a week. Note that olive oil solidifies when cold, so pull the container out 20 to 30 minutes before serving and let it come back to room temperature.

Per serving

  • Carbs6 g
  • Protein1 g
  • Fat28 g
  • Fiber4 g

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