Fancy Citrusy Olives
Marinated Castelvetrano olives are gently warmed with citrus slices, grapefruit peel, and chiles in olive oil for a bright, flavorful appetizer.
Servings6
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- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Pescatarian
- Halal
Steps
- 1Halve and thinly slice one half of each lemon and orange, saving the other halves for juicing.
- 2Warm the olive oil in a small pot over medium heat.
- 3Add the chiles, lemon and orange slices, and grapefruit peel. Let sizzle a minute or two.
- 4Add the olives. Reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting and let the olives hang out here for anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every so often.
- 5Let the olives cool to room temperature in the pot and then squeeze in the lemon and orange juice from the remaining halves.
- 6Serve with citrus peels and all, making sure you have a little dish for the olive pits.
- 7DO AHEAD: Olives can be marinated up to a month in advance, covered, and refrigerated. Gently rewarm them before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 442kcal
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbs
- 7g
- Fat
- 48g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sugar
- 3g
Estimated from the ingredient list.
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