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A small charcuterie board with warm olives, cheese, salami, orange and a bottle of gin
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5 from 1 vote

Warm Olives with Citrus and a Splash of Gin

The perfect addition to any party platter, these Warm Olives with Citrus and Gin are an explosion of flavour for your palette. Enjoy with cheese, pasta, salad or by themselves.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean, north american
Keyword: easy appetizer recipe, party food, quick and easy recipe, Simple Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 271kcal

Ingredients

  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic cut in half vertically
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon peel thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon orange peel thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 oz gin
  • 2 cups mixed olives

Instructions

  • Add olive oil and garlic into a small saucepan on medium-low heat. Once the ingredients begin to heat up and bubble, stir in the citrus peels, peppercorns and rosemary and heat for two minutes.
  • Add the gin, orange juice and olives and stir to coat. Lower the heat and allow to cook for 8-10 minutes, until olives are heated through. Turn off the heat, and allow to cool slightly, 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve on a cheese board, mezze board, and just eat them by themselves.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg