Warm Olives Appetizer Recipe

If you love olives but have never had warm olives, you are missing out! This is a super simple recipe that can be made with a few ingredients you probably already have in your pantry such as jarred olives, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, and aromatics. 

Serve as a simple appetizer, as part of a cheeseboard, or pulse in a food processor to make an olive tapenade.

What types of olives are good for this recipe?

I would say use your favorite olives in this recipe but you may want a few suggestions. Here are some delicious options. Choose a minimum of 2 or any combination.

• Pitted Kalamata
• Spanish
• Stuffed olives
• Garlic stuffed olives
• Oil Cured
• Castelvetrano

Ingredients for warm olives:

• jarred olives (10 ounces each)
• garlic
• red pepper flakes
• pickled banana peppers (optional)
• rosemary
• orange
• bay leaves
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• fresh cracked pepper

I made a similar recipe to this one, years ago but lost it. I am adapting a recipe I found at ButterEggs.com

How to make this warm olive appetizer:

1. Preheat the oven to 375.
2. Open and drain the olives.
3. Place the drained olives in a baking dish. 
4. Add the rest of the ingredients to the dish and toss to coat.
5. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring at the 30-minute mark.
6. Stir once more when the time is up. 
7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Roasted Olive Tips:

1. If in a hurry, microwave the olives in a microwave-safe bowl on high in 2-minute intervals. Stir every 2 minutes until warmed through.
2. Serve on a cheese and charcuterie board.
3. Give roasted marinated olives as a hostess gift. 
4. If you have leftovers you can make an Olive dip. <— There is a warm and chilled version.

How long will these marinated olives keep in the fridge?

Keep the olives in the fridge for up to a month, if they last that long! Warm in the microwave before serving or allow them to come to room temperature naturally. 

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Warm, Marinated Olives Appetizer Recipe

Sarah Mock

This is a super simple recipe that can be made with a few ingredients you probably already have in your pantry such as jared olives, olive oil, rosemary, garlic and aromatics.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 50 mins

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Course Appetizer Recipe

Cuisine Italian

Servings 3 cups

Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 jars olives 10 ounces
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 t pickled banana pappers
• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• rind of orange
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375.
• Open and drain the olives.
• Place the drained olives in a baking dish. 
• Slice the garlic in thin slivers or leave whole if you like to live dangerously.
• Add the rest of the ingredients to the dish and toss to coat.
• Roast in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring at the 30 minute mark.
• Stir one more time when the time is up. 
• Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Roasted Olive Tips:

1. If in a hurry, microwave the olives in a microwave safe bowl on high in 2 minute intervals. Stir each 2 minutes until warmed through.
2. Serve on a cheese and charcuterie board.
3. Give roasted marinated olives as a hostess gift. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cupCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

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Sarah Mock

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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 12 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.