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Effortless Entertaining: Roasted Olives

Easy Roasted Olives is a healthy Mediterranean appetizer for effortless entertaining ~ this is a snap to make!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 3 cups assorted olives, pitted or unpitted (or allow about 1/2 cup per person). Seek out a good, colorful assortment.
  • 1 cup feta cheese, cut in small bite sized cubes.
  • 1-2 red or green jalapenos, thinly sliced, seeds and all (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • handful of fresh thyme
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp good quality olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp good quality red wine or sherry vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Set oven to 400F
  2. Spread the olives out in a casserole dish or gratin dish. Toss with all the rest of the ingredients and taste the dressing to adjust any of the elements.
  3. Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling.
  4. Replace the roasted thyme with fresh sprigs, and serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • NONE of the amounts are set in stone. This is the kind of thing you put together by eye. Taste the dressing as you go and adjust to your liking. Add minced garlic if you like.

Nutrition Information

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 1339mg (56%) Potassium 76mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 400IU (8%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 164mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 1339mg 56%
Potassium 76mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 400IU 8%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 164mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.