Description
These marinated olives take less than 15 minutes prep and are an easy and delicious snack to enjoy on lazy summer days in the company of friends. They’re a great addition to a graze board – and come with a host of health benefits!
Ingredients
Units
- 260g olives, pitted – You can use green olives or a mix
- 45ml / 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, grated
- 1 lemon
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley for serving (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Begin by toasting the fennel seeds in a dry pan until they become fragrant. Tip them into a pestle and mortar and grind lightly.
- In the same pan over a low heat, combine the oil, lemon zest, chilli flakes, bay leaves, fresh thyme, ground toasted fennel and garlic. Cook for 1 minute on low to cook out the raw garlic, give it a stir and then remove it from the heat. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon.
- Place the olives in a jar or bowl and pour in the olive oil mixture. Close the jar tightly and give it a thorough shake before refrigerating. Ideally, allow the olives to marinade for at least 1 hour before serving. The longer they sit, the better they get!
- Once ready to serve stir through the chopped parsley.
- Serve alongside some crusty bread to dip in that lovely oil and perhaps some nice sharp cheese. Happy cooking!
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Snacks
Nutrition
- Calories: 130.77kcal
- Sugar: 0.31g
- Sodium: 675.13mg
- Fat: 13.86g
- Saturated Fat: 1.88g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.46g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.62g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Protein: 0.63g
- Cholesterol: 0mg