Jun 09 2026

Bowl Of Olives Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Sicilian Olives | Marinated | Served Warm

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Ingredients

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Olives

Method

Preparation of Olives

  1. 1

    Rinse Olives

    Rinse the Sicilian green and black olives under cold water to remove excess brine. Drain well.

  2. 2

    Combine Olives

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed green and black olives, making sure they are evenly mixed.

Marinade Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Marinade

    In a small saucepan, combine the extra virgin olive oil, smashed garlic cloves, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Heat the mixture over low heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.

  2. 4

    Combine Olives with Marinade

    Once the marinade is warmed and fragrant, pour it over the olives in the mixing bowl. Toss gently to ensure all olives are coated with the marinade.

Serving

  1. 5

    Warm the Olives

    Transfer the marinated olives to a serving dish and place in a warm oven (around 200°F or 93°C) for 10-15 minutes to serve them warm.

  2. 6

    Enjoy

    Serve the warm marinated olives as an appetizer or snack. They can be enjoyed on their own or with crusty bread.

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