Baked Olive Appetizer

Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Baked Olive Appetizer, a warm and fragrant blend of briny mixed olives, aromatic garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, and a hint of zesty lemon. Perfectly baked with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a touch of optional crushed red pepper for subtle heat, this dish is a sensory delight that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Serve these tender, flavor-infused olives with crusty baguette slices or crisp crackers to soak up the herbaceous, garlicky oil. This easy olive appetizer is a Mediterranean-inspired crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or as a cozy snack at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Mixed olives (pitted, in brine)
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 loaf/package Crusty baguette or crackers (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the mixed olives, then place them in a medium-sized ovenproof dish.

Step 3

Add the extra-virgin olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to the dish with the olives. Toss everything gently to combine.

Step 4

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to prevent the olives from drying out during baking.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the olives are warmed through and the garlic has softened.

Step 6

Remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Discard the herb sprigs before serving, if desired.

Step 8

Serve the warm olives in the dish with a side of crusty baguette slices or crackers for dipping into the flavorful oil. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	525.6 grams (525.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1008

Total Fat 103.80g	133%
Saturated Fat 15.10g	76%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7574mg	329%
Total Carbohydrate 20.30g	7%
Dietary Fiber 17.20g	61%
Total Sugars 0.10g
Protein 4.00g	8%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 337mg	26%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 218mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.6%

Protein: 1.6%

Carbs: 7.9%