Smoked Olives with Garlic and Lemon Zest

This smoked olives with garlic and lemon zest recipe is an easy-to-make Mediterranean appetizer that will add a unique twist to your favorite dishes! The smoky flavor from the smoker pairs perfectly with the garlic and lemon zest for a delicious flavor combination that will have everyone asking for more!

Cooking Equipment:

Smoker, shallow baking dish, small bowl

Preparation Time:

10

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

40

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Keywords:

Smoked Olives, Garlic, Lemon Zest, Appetizer

Meal:

Appetizer

Cooking Method:

Smoking

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian

Servings:

1

Ingredients:

1 cup of green olives
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of lemon zest
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
Place the olives in a shallow baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Pour the mixture over the olives and stir to coat evenly.
Place the baking dish in the smoker and cook for 30 minutes or until the olives are tender and lightly browned.
Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition:

Calories – 140, Fat – 11g, Carbohydrates – 5g, Protein – 2g

This smoked olives with garlic and lemon zest recipe is an easy-to-make Mediterranean appetizer that will add a unique twist to your favorite dishes! The smoky flavor from the smoker pairs perfectly with the garlic and lemon zest for a delicious flavor combination that will have everyone asking for more!

Rating:

3

Did You Know?

The region of Côte d’Azur is known for its salade niçoise, a salad made with tuna, tomatoes, and olives.