Warm Spiced Olives
These quick and easy warm olives will elevate any cheese or charcuterie board. Feel free to add toasted fennel or fresh rosemary or thyme.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Marcia W. Smart
- 1 pound mixed olives such as Kalamata, Lucques and Castelvetrano
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 strips lemon rind
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- A few grinds of fresh ground pepper and a sprinkling of sea salt
In a medium pot over low flame, add the olives, olive oil, lemon rind, bay leaves and spices. Stir occasionally and warm for 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.