Name: Marinated Olives with Citrus and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200g mixed olives (green and black, pitted); 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 orange, zested; 50ml extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 small red chili, thinly sliced; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; A handful of fresh parsley, chopped; A handful of fresh thyme, chopped

Marinated Olives with Citrus and Herbs

This flavorful dish of marinated olives is inspired by the vibrant cuisine of Ambiente Tapas Beverley. It's a perfect appetizer or side dish, combining a variety of olives with citrus zest and aromatic herbs for a burst of Mediterranean flavor.

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Prep Time

15 min

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Cook Time

10 min

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Servings

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Difficulty

Easy

⏰ Cooking Timeline

Start 25 minutes total

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Prepare Citrus and Herbs

5 min

Zest the lemon and orange, then juice the lemon. Chop the parsley and thyme.

💡 Tip: Use a microplane for fine zest.

Marinate Olives

5 min

In a bowl, combine olives with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, chili, fennel seeds, and prepared citrus zest.

💡 Tip: Gently toss to coat the olives evenly.

Add Seasonings

5 min

Mix in sea salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and thyme into the olive mixture.

💡 Tip: Adjust seasoning to taste.

Final Mixing

5 min

Ensure all ingredients are well combined and let them sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.

💡 Tip: Serve at room temperature for the best flavor.

💡 Pro Tips

✓ For extra flavor, let the olives marinate for at least 30 minutes.
✓ Use a mix of olive varieties for a more complex flavor.
✓ Make sure to use fresh herbs for the best aroma.
✓ Adjust the amount of chili to suit your spice preference.
✓ Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.

📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250

Calories

Protein

Carbs

23g

Fat

🪄 Equipment Needed

Mixing bowl Microplane zester Knife and chopping board

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🍽 Pairs Well With

Serve with crusty bread or as part of a charcuterie board.

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Marinated Olives with Citrus and Herbs

⏰ Cooking Timeline

🛒 Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Seasonings

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Prepare Citrus and Herbs

Marinate Olives

Add Seasonings

Final Mixing

💡 Pro Tips

📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving)

🪄 Equipment Needed

🔄 Variations to Try

🍽 Pairs Well With