Oven baked olives seasoned with rosemary and olive oil are the perfect appetizer for any occasion! Simple, quick, and using only a few ingredients, this will become the go-to recipe for your next gathering.
This is a simple recipe using a mix of Greek and Spanish olives, but you can use any kind you like.
Olives can also be cooked, such as in stews or casseroles, or used as a flavoring ingredient in dishes like pizza and salads.
How to make baked olives
You will need:
- Baking dish or a baking tray/sheet pan.
- Chopping board + knife – to cut lemon into slices & finely chop rosemary.
Preparation:
Get a baking dish or any oven-proof vessel (sheet pan,…). Add olives, lemon slices, fresh rosemary sprigs and drizzle with olive oil, some extra rosemary finely chopped and freshly cracked black pepper.
Bake this for about 20 minutes and enjoy!
Possible variations:
- Use a larger pan/oven dish and add cherry tomatoes (halved or whole) and feta (cut into cubes) or mozzarella – either small balls or get large ones and cut into bite-size pieces.
- I love using fresh rosemary here, thyme or lemon thyme are delicious substitutes.
- Add a drizzle of lemon juice.
- Grate some lemon zest over.
How to serve baked olives?
Definitely with freshly baked French baguette or other crusty bread. You can also add more olive oil right before serving which can serve as a dipping oil.
Place toothpicks or cocktail sticks right next to olives as well as a small bowl(s) where your guests can leave the toothpicks after they are done and for olive stones. Alternatively, use olives without stones (either plain or stuffed).
Yes! They are the perfect snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed in many ways. Plus, they are super-healthy so whether you are on a Mediterranean diet or not, incorporating them into your menu will do good for you.
No. For best results, use a high quality extra virgin olive oil.
You can enjoy them either warm or cold.
What do these roasted olives contain?
Dairy: NoNuts: NoMeat: NoGluten: NoRefined sugar added: No
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FAQ
Is it OK to cook olives?
Do olives taste different when cooked?
Can you heat olives up?
Which olives are good for cooking?
Are olives good for cooking?
Olives bring meaty, briny, and aromatic quality to any recipe, which is why they’re especially popular in Mediterranean cooking. Olives pair well with fish and poultry, but can also instantly—and elegantly—elevate a recipe such as roasted cauliflower, a citrus salad, and even deviled eggs.
Can one cook with olive oil?
It is possible to cook with olive oil. However, it is not recommended for use in cooking fried foods. Olive oil has a lower smoke point, which can create unhealthy residues.
How do you eat olives?
One of the easiest ways and more delicious ways to enjoy olives is by marinating them in warm olive oil with herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves, citrus zest, and peppercorns. You can snack on them alongside a cheeseboard, bring them to a holiday gathering or dinner party, or even present them as a fabulous homemade hostess gift.
How do you cook olives without roasted them?
We cook our olives in a simple liquid of olive oil, olive brine, garlic, lemon zest and juice and the results are simply heavenly! Other ways you can cook with olives, but not roasted them are in recipes such are my Sun-dried tomato tapenade, Artichoke olive tapenade or simple Cream Cheese Olive Dip with black olives.