Citrus Herb Peppers Olives And Cheese Recipes

CITRUS MARINATED OLIVES

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Citrus Marinated Olives image

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes thyme, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is pale golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the olives and cook, stirring, until just warm, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and orange juice and transfer to a decorative jar or serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 strip lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 strip orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler plus 1 tablespoon orange juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Castelvetrano olives

LEMON-HERB OLIVES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon over goat cheese and slather on crackers. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Lemon-Herb Olives with Goat Cheese image

Steps:

In a small skillet, combine the first 5 ingredients; heat over medium heat just until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives; heat through, allowing flavors to blend. Cool completely., To serve, place cheese on a serving plate. Stir basil into olive mixture; spoon over cheese. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or rosemary
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup assorted pitted Greek olives
1 package (5.3 ounces) fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
Assorted crackers

MARINATED ROASTED PEPPERS, OLIVES AND CHEESE

This blend of colorful peppers, Greek olives, mozzarella cheese and fresh, fragrant herbs makes a mouthwatering appetizer or salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 4h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Marinated Roasted Peppers, Olives and Cheese image

Steps:

Set oven control to broil.
Broil bell peppers with tops about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until skin is blistered and evenly browned. Place peppers in a plastic bag and close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes.
Remove skin, stems, seeds and membranes from peppers. Cut peppers into 1/4-inch strips. Place peppers, olives and cheese in glass bowl or jar.
Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container; pour over pepper mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg

Ingredients

6 large red or green bell peppers
1 cup whole Greek or pitted ripe olives
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/8 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped