Best 7 Marinated Green Olives Tapas Recipes

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**Explore the Exquisite World of Marinated Green Olives Tapas: A Culinary Journey of Flavors and Traditions**

Embark on a culinary adventure with Marinated Green Olives Tapas, a delightful and versatile appetizer that captures the essence of Spanish cuisine. These delectable gems, often served as part of a traditional tapas spread, are a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, promising an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Dive into a world of vibrant marinades infused with herbs, spices, citrus, and aromatic oils, each offering a unique twist to the classic green olive. Discover recipes ranging from classic garlic and herb marinades to zesty lemon and chili variations, ensuring there's a flavor profile to tantalize every palate. Get ready to elevate your next gathering or indulge in a delightful snack with these marinated green olive tapas, a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MARINATED OLIVES



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Our son often made these olives for holiday get-togethers. They are simple to make and add a little zest to the other offerings on the buffet table. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups large pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
1 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
1 cup pitted medium ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 garlic cloves, slivered
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place olives in a bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over olives and stir. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days before serving, stirring several times each day. , Olives may be refrigerated for 2 weeks. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MARINATED GREEN OLIVES (TAPAS)



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Recipe from Ryland, Peters, and Small's Tapas Cookbook. These olives need to marinate at room temperature for 6 days prior to serving, so plan ahead. They make a wonderful appetizer for any party and are perfect gifts around the holidays (put them in pretty square glass jars that you find at craft stores)!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Spanish

Time 10m

Yield 1 lb olives, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb green olives
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon crushed coriander seed
1 tablespoon crushed fennel seed
6 fresh thyme sprigs
4 rosemary sprigs
1 orange, zest of
1 orange, juice of
olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the olives in a bowl.
  • Mix in the garlic, coriander, fennel, thyme, rosemary, orange zest and orange juice; transfer to a jar into which they just fit (and that had a lid which tightly closes).
  • Pour in olive oil to cover olives.
  • Shake well and let marinate at room temperature for 6 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 884.4, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1

MARINATED BLACK OLIVES (TAPAS)



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Recipe from Ryland, Peters, and Small's Tapas Cookbook. These olives need to marinate at room temperature for 2 weeks prior to serving, so plan ahead. They make a wonderful appetizer for any party and are perfect gifts around the holidays (put them in pretty square glass jars that you find at craft stores)!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Spanish

Time 5m

Yield 1 lb olives, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb black Spanish olives, drained with brine reserved
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 dried red chilies
8 black peppercorns
1 slice lemon
4 sprigs parsley
4 fresh bay leaves
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the olives in a bowl.
  • Mix in the garlic, chiles, pepper, lemon, parsley, bay leaves and salt; transfer to a jar into which they just fit (and that had a lid which tightly closes).
  • Pour over the vinegar and the reserved brine to cover olives.
  • Shake well and let marinate at room temperature for 2 weeks.

MARINATED GREEN OLIVES



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time P5D

Yield About six servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups brine-cured green olives, pits in
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, smashed
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
6 black peppercorns
Zest from 1 lemon, cut in i-inch-wide slices
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and allow to sit at room temperature for at least five days before serving.

MARINATED GREEN OLIVES - CHAKISTES KIBRISLI STYLE



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My parents were taught as a child in Cyprus how to prepare their own olives, it's a long process but this is worth it. The raw green olives are split in half with a special stone but seed still intact, this allow the brine (salty water) to soak into the olives. The olives are then jarred with the brine and stored away for months. This recipe is not that process but it's the way it's marinated for Mezze's. Measurements are for personal preference only, you could use less lemon if you don't prefer it to be tangy. Enjoy

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Turkish

Time 5m

Yield 200 Grams Marinated Olives

Number Of Ingredients 6

200 g green olives, large size
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon coriander seed, which has been crushed with a mortar and pestle
1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Place green olives, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, crushed coriander seeds and chilli (if you are using it) in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Serve with slices of bread (to soak the juices), tomatoes, feta cheese or fried Haloumi cheese, Hummus dip and pickled vegetables.
  • Olives to be eaten within three days or flavour will change dramatically.

MARINATED GREEN OLIVES



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With preserved lemon, fennel seed, chilli and rosemary - combination of some of my favourite flavours and super easy to make. Good with drinks or to take on picnics. One of my friends tells me these are the best olives ever (bold statement, I know!).

Provided by misstasty

Categories     Vegan

Time 10m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

300 g green olives in brine
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon peppercorn
2 dried chilies
1/2 preserved lemons or 1 lemon, zest of
olive oil, to cover

Steps:

  • Crush the fennel and peppercorns in a pestle and mortar (or crush with the flat side of a knife and give them a bit of a chop). Chop the chillies into smallish pieces.
  • Discard the flesh of the preserved lemon and rinse the skin to remove excess salt. Cut into fine strips (or zest the lemon - but the preserved lemon is so much better!).
  • drain the olives and give them a rinse off in water.
  • Place the olives in a clean jar and add the remaining ingredients. Cover with olive oil and leave to marinate.
  • I have left them as little as a couple of hours and up to a few weeks. Pop them in the fridge, but bring back to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 468.6, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right olives. Spanish green olives are the best choice for this recipe, as they are firm and have a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the marinade.
  • Make sure the olives are pitted. This will make it easier to eat them and will also help the marinade to penetrate the olives more evenly.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices in the marinade. This will give the olives a complex and flavorful taste. Some good options include garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  • Let the olives marinate for at least 24 hours. This will give the flavors time to develop and will make the olives more tender.
  • Serve the olives as an appetizer or snack. They can also be added to salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes.

Conclusion:

Marinated green olives are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a healthy snack at home. With so many different ways to make them, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give marinated green olives a try!

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