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A mixture of green and kalamata olives with capers and herbs.

Warm Marinated Olives and Capers

Kristina Todini, RDN
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!
5 stars (2 ratings)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizers + Platters
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 ½ cups assorted olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice from about 1 whole lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 453mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 194IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword appetizer, marinated olives, snack, vegan
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