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:
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Open and drain the olives.
- Place the drained olives in a baking dish.
- 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 once more when the time is up.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Roasted Olive Tips:
- 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.
- Serve on a cheese and charcuterie board.
- Give roasted marinated olives as a hostess gift.
- 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
Ingredients
- 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:
- 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.
- Serve on a cheese and charcuterie board.
- Give roasted marinated olives as a hostess gift.
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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.