Description
This baked olive confit is a delicious side dish that’s perfect on its own or served on toast with whipped feta and ricotta. The combination of black and green olives, garlic, shallots, and fresh thyme creates a rich and flavorful dish. #BakedOlives #OliveConfit #MediterraneanSideDish #EasyAppetizers #GarlicOlives #OliveRecipes #HerbInfusedOlives #HomemadeOliveConfit #MediterraneanFlavors
Ingredients
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- 500 – 800g pitted olives (black and green)
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 shallots, peeled and halved
- 8 garlic cloves
- 4 thyme sprigs (plus extra to serve)
- 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Place all ingredients into an ovenproof dish, ensuring they are fully submerged in olive oil. Season generously with salt. Mix the ingredients together with your hands or a spoon.
- Bake for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the olives to soften.
- After baking, separate the olives from the oil and reserve the oil in a jar for use in other recipes. The infused oil will have a lovely olive, lemon, and garlic flavor.
- Drizzle the olives with a little of the reserved cooking oil and sprinkle with extra thyme. Serve warm on their own, or with whipped feta and ricotta, and fried bread.
Notes
- The olive oil used for cooking can be stored and used in various recipes like salads or as a dipping oil.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread and creamy cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg