Directions
In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil, then add garlic, chili, pepper flakes, and lemon peels, letting them sizzle for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Add olives and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a serving dish, then finish with feta and lemon zest. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping. Serves 4.
Spring Marinated Olives
Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Servings: 4
A vibrant, savory appetizer that brings together warm, glossy olives with creamy feta, bright lemon, and gently infused garlic. This dish is rich yet refreshing, with a silky olive oil base that carries citrus and spice through every bite, making it perfect for sharing with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Cento Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Cento Garlic Paste in a Tube
- 1 tsp Cento Extra Hot Calabrese Peperoncino
- 1 Cento Hot Chili Peppers
- 2 jars Cento Imported Chefs Select Pitted Olives (11.6 oz)
- 1 Lemon, peeled in strips & zested
- 4 oz Feta Cheese
Directions
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil, then add garlic, chili, pepper flakes, and lemon peels, letting them sizzle for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Add olives and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a serving dish, then finish with feta and lemon zest. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping. Serves 4.
