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Marinated Herbed Olive Snack in a Serving Plate

Marinated Olives – A Bowl of Goodness


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  • Author: Jess Bunn
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 as a snack
  • Diet: Vegan

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

  1. Begin by toasting the fennel seeds in a dry pan until they become fragrant. Tip them into a pestle and mortar and grind lightly.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. Once ready to serve stir through the chopped parsley.
  5. 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

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