Moroccan Spiced Olives Recipe

Transform ordinary green olives into an unforgettable appetizer with this vibrant Moroccan-spiced recipe! A simple marinade of garlic, lemon, thyme, and fiery harissa paste creates a flavor explosion that will tantalize your taste buds. Best of all, these olives get even better with time – prepare them ahead and enjoy the depth of flavor that develops over 24 hours of marinating. Get ready for a taste of North Africa!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 448.9 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Moroccan Spiced Olives

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How to Make Moroccan Spiced Olives

  1. Place 1 cup green olives in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Drain immediately.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon harissa paste, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and the drained olives to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid thickens and coats the olives (about 5 minutes).
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup thinly sliced lemon (about 1/2 lemon).
  6. Transfer the olives to a shallow dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours (the longer, the better!).
  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

89 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

32g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Moroccan Spiced Olives?

Moroccan Spiced Olives takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Moroccan Spiced Olives?

Moroccan Spiced Olives has approximately 448.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 73 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Moroccan Spiced Olives?

The key ingredients for Moroccan Spiced Olives are Green Olives In Brine, Garlic Cloves, Olive Oil, Tomato Paste, Water, Harissa. See the full list with measurements above.

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