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Aceitunas Aliñadas

Crushed green olives marinated with garlic, citrus peel, sherry vinegar, and fragrant herbs. A classic bite packed with savory and tangy flavor.

15 minEasyServes 6140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups unpitted green olives, crushed
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 4 strips lemon peel
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 3 cups crushed unpitted green olives in a bowl or glass jar.

  2. 2

    Add 4 smashed garlic cloves, 4 strips lemon peel, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme to the olives.

  3. 3

    Pour in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, then stir gently to combine.

  4. 4

    Cover and steep at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving.

Questions

Can I make Aceitunas Aliñadas ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Aceitunas Aliñadas?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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