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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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Sicilian olives
  • peel and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 clove of garlic chopped
  • 3 tbs good extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of sea salt smoked sea salt is great here
  • A few sprigs of thyme

Instructions

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  1. Drain the olives to remove the brine they come in and give them a quick rinse.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving so that the oil can liquefy again.

Nutrition Information

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%)

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.