Greek Warm Marinated Olives with Garlic, Lemon and Herbs

Discover how to make Greek Warm Marinated Olives with garlic and lemon—a quick, flavorful appetizer perfect for any occasion.

Cook Time 15

Total Time 8 15

Course Appetizers and Snacks

Cuisine European Cuisine, Greek, Mediterranean

Servings persons

Calories 593 kcal

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Pour the olive oil into a small saucepan.
2¼ cup olive oil
Add the oregano, garlic, chili pepper, and lemon peel.
3 sprigs fresh oregano, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ red chili pepper, 1 lemon peel
Heat it gently until it just starts to boil. Let it bubble for one more minute.
Put the olives in a clean glass jar with a lid.
1 cup black olives
Carefully pour the warm oil and herbs over the olives.
Place the lid loosely on the jar and let it cool to room temperature.
When it’s cooled down, close the lid tightly.
Let the olives marinate for at least 8 hours before serving.

1. Can I use other types of olives? Yes, of course. This recipe works with green, black, or mixed olives. Just pick your favorite kind.

2. Can I reuse the marinade? Yes! Don’t throw it away. The herb oil is full of flavor and great for salad dressings or frying vegetables.

3. Storage Tips

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