Marinated Olives and Feta
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4.9
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
213 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Marinated Olives and Feta
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A super easy marinated olive recipe that makes an excellent appetizer. And if you have leftovers, stir it into pasta - game changer.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups green olives lightly crushed, Castelvetrano variety, pitted
- 1 lemon zested
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot sliced
- 4-5 thyme sprigs
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1-2 feta cheese broken into large pieces (about 10 ounces, sheets
- bread grilled, for serving
Instructions
- Place the olives in a bowl with the lemon zest.
- In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine the olive oil, whole garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced shallot and thyme. Cook until the garlic starts to sizzle, about 1-2 minutes, then reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat, add the crushed olives and lemon zest and let steep for 1 hour. Pour oil over the feta at least 20 minutes before serving. (can be combined to marinate for up to 48 hours)
Notes
- Serve with grilled thinly sliced bread for an appetizer
- Serve with grilled thinly sliced bread for an appetizer
Nutrition Information
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Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
934mg
(39%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
346IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
201mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 934mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
30 reviews
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