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QUICK MARINATED GREEN OLIVES – A TASTE OF GREECE IN YOUR KITCHEN

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QUICK MARINATED GREEN OLIVES – A TASTE OF GREECE IN YOUR KITCHEN

QUICK MARINATED GREEN OLIVES – A TASTE OF GREECE IN YOUR KITCHEN

Opening this jar fills the air with the aroma of Greece! These marinated green olives pair perfectly with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and slices of creamy goat cheese.

🕒 Prep Time: 10 min + marinating

🍰 Yields: About 150 g marinated olives

🥄 Ingredients

  • 150 g pitted green olives
  • Peel strips from 1/2 small lemon (about 4 strips)
  • 2 strips orange peel
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 thick sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
  • 100 ml extra virgin olive oil (preferably salad-quality)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 🔥 Warm olive oil gently in a small pan over very low heat.
  2. 🌿 Add lemon peel strips, orange peel strips, rosemary leaves, whole thyme sprigs, and garlic halves. Warm slowly until fragrant—do not let the oil boil.
  3. 🫒 Add olives (rinse under water if very salty) and heat just until warmed through.
  4. 🏺 Transfer all contents to a jar with a lid. Let cool completely at room temperature, gently shaking the jar occasionally.
  5. ❄️ Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Before serving, bring olives to room temperature to prevent olive oil from solidifying.
  6. 🍽️ Serve olives in a bowl, avoiding citrus peels and thyme sprigs. Drizzle with a little fresh olive oil.

💡 Tips

  • Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
  • Warming gently helps infuse the oil without bitterness.
  • Let olives marinate for at least a few hours for richer taste.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Appetizers with wine
  • Mediterranean-style snacks
  • Quick homemade tapas

📝 Final Thoughts

These quick marinated green olives bring a bright, fresh Mediterranean flavor to your table. Easy to prepare and perfect to enjoy with cheese and a crisp white wine.