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Warm Marinated Olives

Warm marinated olives made in the microwave using the glass Anyday dish, offering perfectly seasoned and tender olives with rich, aromatic flavors. Enjoy a quick and savory appetizer, ready in minutes.
Warm Marinated Olives
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Prep Time

4 mins

Cook Time

1-2 mins

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This is the recipe to reach for when you have guests due any minute and nothing to welcome them with (though they work just as well paired with a cocktail on a lazy night in). Orange peel, garlic, and spices turn the olives into a citrusy, aromatic appetizer. Infuse the oil with any herb and spice combo you like to up the elegance.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work— and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.

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What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

The Small Dish

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Dish

The Small Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (140g) mixed oil-packed olives (with pits), or any available whole olives (see Note)
  • 2 strips of orange peel
  • ¼ cup (50ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds or fennel seeds
  • ½ bay leaf
  • ⅛ teaspoon chili flakes

Preparation

  1. Place all the ingredients in the Anyday dish and stir to combine. Cover with lid (knob lifted).
  2. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is aromatic and starts to bubble slightly.
  3. Allow olives to cool with the lid on to infuse for at least 30-45 minutes.
  4. Once cool, serve slightly warm or allow olives to cool completely uncovered. Store covered in the refrigerator for 15-30 days.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Substitute lemon peel instead of orange for a more subtle aroma.
  • Add rosemary, thyme, or oregano for a more herb-forward marinade.
  • Toss in fresh chopped dill right before serving when serving for a refreshing touch

Recipe notes

  • Oil-packed olives can be hard to find. If not available, use brine-packed olives, but make sure to strain and dry the olives well in a clean lint-free towel before continuing with the recipe.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.