Warmed castelvetrano olives with lemon & garlic
This warm olives appetizer feels fancy, but comes together effortlessly. Remember it for your next romantic evening for two or dinner party.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 209kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 7.5 ounces (drained weight) Castelvetrano olives
- 6 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 Tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest Roughly the zest of one lemon
Instructions
- Bring a skillet to a low medium heat with extra virgin olive oil, drained Castelvetrano olives, fresh thyme, garlic, and lemon zest. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Turn off heat and let the oil/olive mixture sit on the stove for 10 minutes, while the flavors meld.
- Pour the mixture into a serving bowl and serve warm.
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Notes
These warmed olives reheat well and are even better the next day. Store in a covered container until ready to use. To reheat, put everything back in a skillet, warm over a low medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes and serve.
After the olives are gone, dip bread in the remaining garlic/lemon oil, or use it for salad dressing with a splash of vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.7mg
