Marinated Spiced Olives

These marinated spiced olives are a bold and flavorful addition to any appetizer spread. Combining ripe pitted olives and pimiento-stuffed green olives with aromatic spices, this recipe creates a complex flavor profile that is both tangy and savory. The marinade features dried red chilies for heat, garlic for depth, and a blend of mustard seeds, peppercorns, and allspice berries for warmth. The olives are submerged in a rich olive oil base, allowing the flavors to meld over time. Ideal for serving at parties, potlucks, or as a sophisticated starter before the main course, these olives are simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand. They are a vegan-friendly recipe that you will come back to again and again for their ease and impressive taste.

Cuisine: American

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 9.0

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

These marinated spiced olives are a bold and flavorful addition to any appetizer spread. Combining ripe pitted olives and pimiento-stuffed green olives with aromatic spices, this recipe creates a complex flavor profile that is both tangy and savory. The marinade features dried red chilies for heat, garlic for depth, and a blend of mustard seeds, peppercorns, and allspice berries for warmth. The olives are submerged in a rich olive oil base, allowing the flavors to meld over time. Ideal for serving at parties, potlucks, or as a sophisticated starter before the main course, these olives are simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand. They are a vegan-friendly recipe that you will come back to again and again for their ease and impressive taste.

Ingredients

3/4 cup Pitted ripe olives
3/4 cup Pimiento-stuffed green olives
3 slices Lemon
3 whole Dried red chilies
2 cloves Garlic, crushed
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Black peppercorns
3 berries Allspice berries
1 3/4 cups Olive oil

Directions

1
Combine the pitted ripe olives and pimiento-stuffed green olives in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the lemon slices, dried red chilies, crushed garlic, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and allspice berries to the olives.
3
Pour in the olive oil and stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated and submerged.
4
Spoon the mixture into a large glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
5
Screw on the lid tightly and turn the jar over several times to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
6
Let the olives marinate at room temperature for at least 1 week before serving, turning the jar several times a day to distribute flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 9.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 0.4g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Store the marinated olives in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

For a more economical marinade, you can use a mixture of corn oil and olive oil instead of pure olive oil.

For extra flavor, add sprigs of dried herbs such as oregano, thyme, or rosemary to the marinade if desired.

To serve, garnish with lemon twists and fresh parsley sprigs for a fresh presentation.

Keywords: appetizer, vegan, olives, marinated, spiced, garlic, chili, olive oil, party food, snack, preserved, easy, no cook, pantry, herbs, lemon

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