How to Make Kicked Up Olives - A Step-by-Step Guide

Olives are a classic snack and appetizer that have been enjoyed for thousands of years. They are commonly served on their own or as part of a charcuterie board, offering a salty and savory bite that pairs well with a variety of other flavors. But if you're looking to take your olives to the next level, consider making Kicked Up Olives.

This recipe is a simple, yet flavorful way to elevate the traditional olive snack. By infusing the olives with a combination of spices, herbs, and citr...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed olives with pits
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tangerines
  • 3 slices sweet onion
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 servings

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix olives, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
  • Carefully peel tangerines and cut peels into strips. Squeeze juice from 1 tangerine over olive mixture. Add tangerine peel strips to olive mixture and toss well.
  • Make a packet with a large piece of aluminum foil. Pour olive mixture into packet. Arrange onion slices and rosemary over olives; drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle fennel seeds over mixture. Fold and seal packet; place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until warmed, about 90 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    167 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 490mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 27mg