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Olives make the perfect appetizer and I’m always looking for ways to make them fancier. This recipe for roasted olives with rosemary and garlic does exactly that! Made with delicious Mezzetta olives and a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, these roasted olives will be loved by everyone!
Mezzetta Olives for the Holidays
I was one of those kids who loved olives.
There was always a bowl full of fancy olives on the holiday table growing up and that made me very happy. Now my kid is the same way as me – he eats olives by the handful! I don’t blame him, they’re pretty amazing.
Mezzetta olives are the perfect choice for your holiday celebrations. They have so many different varieties and every one is so good. I’m especially loving the Castelvetrano olives this year!
Be sure to use a variety of Mezzetta olives to make these simple and unexpectedly delicious roasted olives with rosemary and garlic.
I chose to use Castelvetrano, Kalamata, and Spanish Queen olives to get different colors and sizes, but any kind that are your favorites can be used. Garlic or jalapeno stuffed olives would also be a wonderful addition!
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Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Olives Recipe
This roasted olives recipe is really quick and easy to put together and takes your olives to the next level. Once you have the olives you probably already have all the other ingredients on hand!
Olives are full of healthy fats, and the rosemary and garlic provide some health benefits as well. They also make these olives taste amazing!
Combine Olives with the Herbs
Put the Mezzetta olives of your choice into a bowl. As I mentioned before, using a variety of different olives makes for a nice presentation!
Then add the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, and rosemary and stir to combine.
Roast the Olives
Spread the olive mixture onto a sheet pan and roast at 400°F for about 20 minutes, stirring the olives halfway through.
Serve the Roasted Olives
Let the olives cool for a bit, then put them in a serving bowl with a sprig of rosemary for garnish if you like. They are absolutely delicious when served warm or at room temperature.
The olives get a little bit caramelized which brings out so many flavors!
The lemon juice and zest gives them a slight tartness, and the rosemary and garlic are a classic combination that pairs well with the olives.
These simple and delicious roasted olives are made possible with Mezzetta ingredients! They are the perfect appetizer for your holiday table.
For more recipe inspiration using Mezzetta products, see my Mini Sourdough Appetizer Pizzas recipe!
Roasted Olives with Rosemary and Garlic
Ingredients
- 3 cups Mezzetta olives a mix of varieties is best
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary minced, plus more for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Put the olives of your choice into a bowl. Then add the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, and rosemary and stir to combine.
- Spread the olive mixture onto a sheet pan and roast for about 20 minutes, stirring the olives halfway through.
- Let the olives cool for a bit, then put them in a serving bowl with a sprig of rosemary for garnish if you like.
Notes
- I chose to use Castelvetrano, Kalamata, and Spanish Queen olives to get different colors and sizes, but any kind that are your favorites can be used.
- Garlic or jalapeno stuffed olives would also be a wonderful addition!
- The olives get a little bit caramelized which brings out so many flavors!
- They are absolutely delicious when served warm or at room temperature.
I made these for Thanksgiving and were delicious. I will have them again for Christmas. They were so easy to make. I will be using this recipe again and again!
I’m so glad you liked this recipe. Merry Christmas!
Can pitted olives be used in this recipe?
Of course!