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“Easy, easy, easy!” : that’s the best way to describe this recipe. Simply heat up store-bought olives in this orange, garlic and rosemary mixture for fragrant and tasty bites. Perfect as an appetizer, these olives will be a hit with your guests.
Ingredients:
- 45 mL (3 tbsp.) hot pepper olive oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, halved or chopped
- 2 strips of orange peel, about 5 cm (2 inches) long each
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 500 mL (2 cups) mixed olives
Time to get cooking! Follow these simple steps:
HOW TO :
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic, orange peel and rosemary. Let infuse for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add olives and cook, stirring, until hot and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, or cook ahead and reheat just before serving.
Want to make this recipe even better? Check out these …
O! Tips
If you can’t find hot pepper olive oil, use regular olive oil and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
Try different types of olives for a variety of flavors.
Serve with some crusty bread for dipping in the flavorful oil.
Nutrition information:
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 23 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
Still have some questions? Here are the most frequently asked questions about this recipe:
- Can I use fresh olives instead of store-bought ones?
Yes, you can use fresh olives if you have them available.
- How long will the olive mixture keep in the refrigerator?
The olive mixture will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Can I double the recipe for a larger crowd?
Yes, you can easily double or triple the recipe for a larger crowd.
And there you have it! Don’t forget to let us know how your dish turns out, and consider checking out some of our other O! Recipes!
Categories of this recipe: Appetizers, Vegetarian.
