Lemon, Thyme and Garlic Marinated Olives
Plump green Sicilian olives are marinated in lemon zest and juice, garlic and thyme for a totally addictive and delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Sicilian olives
- lemon peel and juice of 1
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 3 tbs olive oil extra virgin, good quality
- sea salt smoked sea salt is great here, pinch
- thyme a few sprigs
Instructions
- Drain the olives to remove the brine they come in and give them a quick rinse.
- Grab a dish that is large enough to fit the olives in a single layer. Toss all of the ingredients together in the dish, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving so that the oil can liquefy again.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 525mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.