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Shawarma Olives
The most buttery spiced Shawarma Olives you'll ever make. Make a double batch, they'll go fast.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 27 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 cups Castelvetrano olives
- ½ lemon zested
- 4 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 4-5 prings thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place the olives in a bowl with the lemon.
- 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 and let steep for 1 hour. Pour oil mixture over olives and stir to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 3-4 hours, or cover and chill up to 4 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
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Notes
- Add a bowl of these to your next cheese board.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Sodium
706mg
(29%)
Potassium
59mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 706mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.