Spicy Marinated Olives with Aleppo Pepper
This is like having an olive bar in your own fridge! These spicy marinated olives are so easy to make and the heat can be adjusted to your taste.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups olives any combination - see Notes for recommended varieties
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- ½ teaspoon aleppo pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional for more heat
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or Pimenton
Instructions
- Toss all of this goodness together in a large bowl and mix thoroughly to coat.
- Marinate in the refrigerator at least overnight before serving. The flavor is best if marinated for 48 hours.
- To serve: Remove from the refrigerator about 2 hours before serving to bring them to room temperature.
Notes
Olive varieties
- Italian cerignola olives or castelvetrano olives
- Manzanita
- Nyon
- Kalamata
- Nicoise
Storage
I store these in the fridge in a large, lidded bowl for up to three weeks.Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 920mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0g | Net Carbs*: 2g