Best 10 Italian Spiced Olives Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italian-spiced olives, a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of savory and aromatic spices. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore a collection of enticing recipes that transform ordinary olives into extraordinary appetizers, snacks, and delectable additions to your favorite dishes. From the zesty kick of garlic and chili to the warmth of rosemary and thyme, these recipes showcase the versatility and magic of Italian spices. Prepare to elevate your taste buds and impress your guests with these culinary creations that celebrate the essence of Italian cuisine.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Italian Spiced Olives:**
- Discover the timeless recipe for Italian-spiced olives, a delightful blend of garlic, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes.

2. **Spicy Calabrian Olives:**
- Experience the fiery heat of Calabria with this recipe, featuring crushed red pepper and chili flakes for an unforgettable spicy kick.

3. **Garlic and Herb Olives:**
- Delight in the simplicity of garlic and herbs in this recipe, where fresh parsley, oregano, and basil create a fragrant symphony.

4. **Lemon and Thyme Olives:**
- Savor the bright and refreshing flavors of lemon and thyme in this recipe, a perfect balance of citrusy tang and earthy aroma.

5. **Roasted Olives with Fennel and Orange:**
- Embark on a culinary journey with this unique recipe, where roasted olives are infused with the aromatic flavors of fennel and orange.

6. **Marinated Olives with Balsamic Vinegar:**
- Experience the rich and tangy flavors of balsamic vinegar in this recipe, elevating ordinary olives to a sophisticated appetizer.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY MARINATED OLIVES WITH ROSEMARY, GARLIC & LEMON



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A delicious blend of Italian & Greek olives marinates in olive oil infused with fresh herbs, lemon & plenty of garlic. Making marinated olives at home couldn't be easier, and they're perfect for everyday snacking, holiday entertaining, all of your charcuterie & cheese board needs, or to offer as a showstopping hostess gift.

Provided by jess larson | plays well with butter

Categories     appetizer recipes

Time P2D

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound mixed olives, such as DeLallo Gigante Olives & DeLallo Jumbo Pitted Calamata Olives, drained & rinsed
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 sprigs rosemary
8-10 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
lemon rind from 1/2 lemon
optional: 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Layer the olives, garlic, herbs, bay leaf, lemon rind, & chili flake in a 16-ounce jar (or 16-ounce airtight container of choice). Slowly pour the olive oil over top, just until the olives are submerged. Depending on the size of your olives, you may or may not need the full cup of olive oil.
  • Set the sealed jar in the refrigerator for at least 48 hours, or up to 1 week.
  • 2 hours before serving, remove the olives from the refrigerator to bring them to room temperature. Transfer to your favorite serving bowl. Enjoy them on their own, or serve along with crackers, charcuterie, or on a holiday cheese board. Enjoy!

WARM MARINATED OLIVES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups large green olives with pits, such as Cerignola (11 ounces)
2 cups large black olives with pits, such as Kalamata (11 ounces)
Zest of 1 orange, peeled in large strips
4 large garlic cloves, smashed
2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup good olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Drain the green and black olives from the brine or oil that they're packed in and place them in a medium bowl. Add the orange zest, garlic, fennel seeds, thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the olive oil over the mixture, add the thyme sprigs and toss to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture, including the olive oil, to a medium (10-inch) sauté pan. Heat over medium heat until the oil begins to sizzle. Lower the heat and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the olives and garlic are heated through and fragrant. Serve warm right from the pan or transfer to a serving dish. Offer a small dish for the pits.

ITALIAN OLIVES



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A friend shared this recipe with me more than 25 years ago, and I still get raves when I serve them as part of an antipasto platter. -Jean Johnson, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (6 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, pepper flakes and salt; pour over olive mixture; toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CITRUS MARINATED OLIVES



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 strip lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 strip orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler plus 1 tablespoon orange juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Castelvetrano olives

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes thyme, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is pale golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the olives and cook, stirring, until just warm, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and orange juice and transfer to a decorative jar or serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPICED OLIVES



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Serve with charcuterie, garnish for a salad, drop a couple in a martini, or simply serve as an hors d'oeuvre. Put in a pretty jar tied with a strand of ribbon, and you'll have an awesome hostess gift.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Olive Appetizers

Time P14DT10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup pimento-stuffed green olives, drained
¾ cup kalamata olives, drained
9 thin lemon slices
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon crushed coriander seed
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black peppercorns
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Fill a layer of 1/3 of the olives into a 16-ounce jar. Top with 3 slices of lemon and sprinkle with 1/3 of the capers, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. Repeat the layers 2 more times.
  • Pour oil into the jar and chill olives for a couple weeks before serving. Bring olives to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 704.5 mg

WARMED SPICED OLIVES



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A warm, richly spiced oil turns a bowl of mixed olives into elegant party fare.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Party     Appetizer     Olive     Anniversary     Cocktail Party     Hors D'Oeuvre     Picnic     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
6 (3- by 1/2-inch) strips lemon zest (from one lemon)
4 dried bay leaves
1 1/2 pounds mixed unpitted olives (such as Castelvetrano, Cerignola, and/or Alfonso)
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper

Steps:

  • Toast fennel seeds in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add lemon zest, bay leaves, olives, oil, and Aleppo pepper and cook, stirring, until just warmed through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.

ITALIAN SPICED OLIVES



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Make and share this Italian Spiced Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 1 jar

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can pitted black olives, drained
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fennel seed
extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except oil in a clean jar-shake gently, top with olive oil, shake again and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.

MARINATED OLIVES



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These are inspired by Patricia Wells' "Chanteduc Rainbow Olive Collection" in her wonderful book "The Provence Cookbook." It is best to use olives that have not been pitted.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, serving 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
5 bay leaves
2 large garlic cloves, peeled, green shoots removed, thinly sliced
Strips of rind from 1 lemon (preferably organic)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 cups imported olives (black, green or a mix) (about 3/4 pound)

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves and garlic in a small saucepan and heat just until warm over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon rind, thyme, rosemary and fennel seeds.
  • Place the olives in a wide mouthed jar and pour in the olive oil mixture. Shake the jar to coat the olives. Refrigerate for two hours or for up to two weeks. Shake the jar a few times a day to redistribute the seasonings.

SPICED OLIVES



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This recipe is best made a week in advance-they really reach perfection at 10 days. Double or triple this zippy recipe...you won't regret it!-Dean Schrock, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (7 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Drain olives, discarding juice; return olives to the jar. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over olives; cover and refrigerate for 3-10 days, turning jar daily. Drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICED OLIVES



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Served warm these zesty olives make a great appetizer, perfect for a tapas party. Source: Dana McCauley "Pantry Raid" a recipe served in the Toronto restaurant, Pangaea.

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 4 cups, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon fruity olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
2 cups large green olives
2 cups kalamata olives
1 teaspoon coarsely grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, warm oil in a large skillet.
  • Add garlic and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Remove garlic and discard
  • Add rosemary, thyme and hot pepper flakes.
  • Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  • Add olives, continue to stir and cook for only 2 or 3 minutes, just until until olives are warm.
  • Stir in lemon peel.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right olives: Select firm, plump olives with a deep, rich color. Avoid olives that are wrinkled or have bruises or blemishes.
  • Use a variety of spices: Experiment with different spices and herbs to create a unique flavor profile. Some popular choices include garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  • Roast the olives: Roasting the olives in the oven intensifies their flavor and gives them a slightly crispy texture. Be sure to keep a close eye on the olives while they are roasting, as they can burn easily.
  • Marinate the olives: Marinating the olives in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you marinate the olives, the more flavorful they will be.
  • Serve the olives as an appetizer or snack: Italian spiced olives are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer. They can be served on their own, with cheese and crackers, or added to salads, pasta dishes, and pizzas.

Conclusion:

Italian spiced olives are a flavorful and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. By following the tips above, you can create delicious olives that your friends and family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, try making a batch of Italian spiced olives. You won't be disappointed!

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