Spicy Roasted Castelvetrano Olives with Feta
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Spicy Roasted Castelvetrano Olives with Feta
Description
Spicy Roasted Castelvetrano Olives with Feta highlights the briny, buttery texture of Castelvetrano olives enhanced by roasting with lemon juice and zest, garlic, shallots, and oregano sprigs. The roasting process softens the olives and mellows the garlic while infusing the dish with herbaceous and citrus accents. A touch of red pepper flakes adds moderate heat without overwhelming the other flavors.
After roasting, broken pieces of feta cheese are incorporated to introduce a creamy and tangy contrast that warms slightly when combined. The dish is served warm with grilled bread on the side, providing a crunchy element that complements the tender olives and cheese. It works well as a snack, a side for meats, or tossed into pasta for added flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Castelvetrano olives Delallo brand, pitted, lightly crushed
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot sliced
- 4-5 oregano sprigs
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt to taste
- 1-2 feta cheese broken into large pieces, sheets, about 10 ounces
- bread grilled, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- In a medium baking dish, stir together the olives, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, shallot, 3 sprigs of oregano, chili flakes and salt. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes, until the olives are hot and the garlic is tender
- Break the feta into the olive mixture. Remove the roasted charred oregano stems, Sprinkle with the remaining leaves from 2 new sprigs of oregano over the top and the lemon zest and serve warm alongside the bread
Notes
- Serve these olives warm with grilled bread or crostini to balance the rich and tangy flavors.
- They can also be added to pasta or served alongside meats like chicken or steak for variety.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 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 | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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