Warm Marinated Olives and Capers, a super easy appetizer with a mix of olives and capers with garlic, herbs, and spices. An easy and tasty pickable appetizer!
Heat and season olive oil: Heat olive oil in a small pan or pot over medium-low heat. Add whole garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes until they release their aromatic oils.
Warm ingredients in pot: Once the garlic oil is fragrant, add olive, capers, lemon juice, herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper to the pan or pot. Heat until the capers and olives are warm and herbs are wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
Serve: To serve, remove ingredients from the pan to a bowl and serve with small spoons and a side plate for olive pits.
Notes
Leftovers and storage: Olives will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. However, after heating once I would not recommend reheating again or they may have a harder texture and will not be as soft with repeated warming. Do not freeze.
Nutrition notes: Olives are high in healthy monounsaturated fats and are an important part of the Mediterranean Diet, named one of the most sustainable eating patterns.