Olives Marinated with Thermomix or Cook’in

Prepare flavorful marinated olives for an appetizer, snack, or Mediterranean-style platter. The food processor quickly chops and combines the aromatics without crushing the olives.

Ingredients

• Mixed green and black olives, drained
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Garlic
• Fresh parsley or thyme
• Lemon zest and a little lemon juice
• Ground cumin or coriander
• Black pepper
• Optional chili flakes

Preparation

1. Place the peeled garlic and fresh herbs in the Thermomix or Cook’in bowl. Chop briefly until finely minced.
2. Add the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, spices, pepper, and optional chili. Mix gently to form the marinade.
3. Put the drained olives in a clean container and pour the marinade over them. Stir until evenly coated.
4. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight, so the flavors can develop.
5. Bring the olives closer to room temperature before serving and stir them once more.

Tips

• Use unpitted olives for firmer texture or pitted olives for easier serving.
• Be cautious with added salt because preserved olives are usually already salty.
• Add strips of orange or lemon peel for a brighter citrus flavor.
• Keep the olives refrigerated in a clean, airtight container and use them promptly.