2 Day Herb Marinated Pimiento Stuffed Olives

⏱ 15 mins 🍽 2 cups 🏷 < 15 Mins

These pimiento stuffed olives are transformed by a vibrant marinade of olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic, chilli and lemon. After a brief simmer, the hot mixture is poured over the olives and left to infuse in the fridge for a full 48 hours, developing a wonderfully complex flavour. Perfect for serving as part of an appetiser spread, they are best enjoyed within a few days of making.

2 Day Herb Marinated Pimiento Stuffed Olives

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jumbo pimento stuffed olives
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method

  1. Place all ingredients except the olives into a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  2. Reduce the heat and allow the marinade to simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. While the marinade cooks, transfer the olives into a clean jar.
  4. Once the hot marinade is ready, pour it directly over the olives in the jar.
  5. Seal the jar and give it several turns to coat the olives evenly.
  6. Refrigerate the jar for 48 hours.
  7. Remember to turn the jar over each time you open the refrigerator.
  8. Serve the olives chilled and enjoy.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium12200 mg

Recipe details

Category< 15 Mins
AuthorBergy