Red Hot Green Olives Recipe

Transform ordinary stuffed green olives into a fiery, flavorful snack! This easy recipe requires minimal prep and lets the olives marinate to perfection for a burst of spicy goodness. Perfect for parties, appetizers, or a quick flavor boost.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 4335 mins
Calories 56.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Hot Green Olives

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How to Make Red Hot Green Olives

  1. Drain one jar (10 ounces) of your favorite stuffed green olives, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the olive brine.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons reserved olive brine, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano.
  3. Pour the spice mixture over the drained olives in the jar.
  4. Secure the jar lid tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 days, gently turning the jar daily to ensure even distribution of flavors.
  5. Before serving, sprinkle with extra crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

3g

Carbs

0g