Fig Balsamic Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are soaked in a red wine, balsamic, fig jam reduction. They have a gourmet flavor and presentation, but are so easy to make for an easy, last minute appetizer or snack.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 12 ounces large black olives , well drained
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons very finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the wine, jam, and vinegar. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olives and garlic; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the wine mixture; cook for 2 more minutes or until the excess liquid has cooked off.
- Remove from heat and stir in the rosemary and orange zest.
- Serve warm or at rom temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg