Mediterranean · Starter

Green Olives with Lemon and Thyme

Name: Green Olives with Lemon and Thyme
Total time: 6 h 17 min
Yield: Makes 1 pint
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 450 g cracked green olives, drained (about 1 lb, 1 pint); 1 small lemon, zest finely grated; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 tbsp olive oil

Cracked green olives tossed with lemon zest, fresh thyme and a spoonful of olive oil, then left to steep in a jar for a day. An instant appetizer that tastes long-marinated.

YieldMakes 1 pint
Hands-on16 min
Total6 h 17 min
Difficulty

Ingredients

450 gcracked green olives, drained (about 1 lb, 1 pint)
1small lemon, zest finely grated
1 tbspfresh thyme leaves
1 tbspolive oil

Diet

Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
Vegan
Lower sugar

Contains

Olive
Citrus fruits (any)
Lemon
Nightshades (any)
Bell (sweet) pepper
Thyme

Taste

Sour / bright
Salty
Umami / savory
Bitter
Richness / fat
Herbal / fresh

Texture

Chewy

Season

Any season

Occasion

Entertaining

Effort

20–45 min active
Over 3 hours total
Difficulty 1
Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

Calories: low
Protein: low
Carbs: low
Fat: moderate
Fiber: low
Sodium: high

Budget

Budget: low

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