roasted kalamata olives

(1 rating)
Recipe by
ali Bresnahan
Kihei, HI

This comes from (my niece) Laurie Constantino's cookbook, "Mediterranean Cooking in Alaska". About the olives, Laurie says: "Roasting deepens the flavor and softens the sharp brininess of Kalamata olives, and also firms the olives' texture. They are best served warm, but even when cold, baked olives are a special treat.

(1 rating)
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For roasted kalamata olives

  • 2 c
    kalamata olives
  • 2 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano, crushed

How To Make roasted kalamata olives

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Drain and rinse brine from the olives, place them in a glass or stainless steel pan, and bake for 35-40 minutes. The olives are done when the meat begins to shrink up and the skins look wrinkled.
  • 2
    Remove olives from the oven, place in a bowl, stir in the vinegar, olive oil and oregano, and serve.
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