Spiced Olive and Citrus Marinated Bowl

Name: Spiced Olive and Citrus Marinated Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed olives (green and Kalamata), drained; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 orange, zested and juiced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn

Warm-spiced olives bathed in orange and lemon zest, cumin, coriander, and fresh herbs - a classic North African mezze served at room temperature. Plan ahead: marinate at least 2 hours for the flavors to fully develop.

10 minEasyServes 4150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups mixed olives (green and Kalamata), drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 orange, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn

Instructions

1

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups drained mixed olives (green and Kalamata), 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, the zest and juice of 1 zested and juiced orange, the zest and juice of 1 zested and juiced lemon, 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
2

Stir well to coat all the olives evenly. Let the bowl stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to marry.
3

Just before serving, fold in 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and 2 tbsp torn fresh mint leaves. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl and serve with crusty bread or pita.

Questions

Can I make Spiced Olive and Citrus Marinated Bowl 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 Spiced Olive and Citrus Marinated Bowl?

Yes. As written it serves 4. 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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