Best 8 Lemon Fennel Olives Recipes

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Lemon fennel olives are a delightful Mediterranean appetizer or snack. They are made with fresh lemons, fennel seeds, and olives, and can be enjoyed on their own or as part of a larger meal. This article provides a comprehensive guide to making the best lemon fennel olives, including tips on selecting the right ingredients, preparing them properly, and storing them for optimal flavor. With the right techniques and a bit of patience, you can create a delicious and flavorful batch of lemon fennel olives that will impress your family and friends.

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LIDIA BASTIANICH'S FENNEL, OLIVE AND LEMON SALAD



Lidia Bastianich's Fennel, Olive and Lemon Salad image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups Gaeta or other good oil-cured black olives, pitted
1 lemon, washed, dried and cut in 1/8-inch cubes, including rind
2 cups fennel, washed, dried and cut into 1/8-inch pieces, including fronds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients together, and mix.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 464 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

ROASTED OLIVES, FENNEL & LEMON



Roasted Olives, Fennel & Lemon image

This is a definite winner! Once you taste roasted olives, you'll wonder why you haven't roasted them before.

Provided by herbelust

Time 50m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a 8-inch baking pan, spread the olives, garlic slices, and lemon slices. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the fennel seeds and red pepper.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, stirring the olives at least 3 times. Remove from oven and store in the refrigerator.

FENNEL BRAISED WITH OLIVE OIL AND LEMON



Fennel Braised with Olive Oil and Lemon image

A lot of our tasters said this dish reminded them of why they like rustic Italian food: We pretty much left the fennel alone here, just browning it in olive oil (don't be afraid of the high heat at this stage) and then covering it and letting it bubble in water and its own juices. It cooks down sweet and tender, and then gets one final boost of bright flavors from lemon and olive. We think it's great served at room temperature, about 30 minutes after cooking. This side dish is delicious warm or at room temperature, not hot.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 bulbs fennel, at least 1 with fronds (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, finely zested and juiced
1 lemon, finely zested and juiced
1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as kalamata, halved

Steps:

  • Trim the tops and bottoms from the fennel bulbs, reserving a handful of the fronds. Quarter the bulbs. Set each quarter on its side and slice off most of the core. Cut the quarters into wedges about 1-inch thick (don't worry if some pieces fall off the wedge-use those too).
  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add the fennel and cook, without stirring, until golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Stir and let some more pieces brown for a minute or two.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup water, scraping the bottom of the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Lower the heat to medium and cover the pan. Simmer, shaking the pan and adding more liquid occasionally if the pan is dry, until the fennel is very tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, chop the reserved fennel fronds and mix them with the lemon zest.
  • When the fennel is tender, stir in the lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the olives, remove from the heat and let stand for about 1 minute to warm the olives. Transfer the fennel to a platter. Sprinkle the fennel frond mixture over the top, drizzle with additional olive oil and serve.

LEMON FENNEL OLIVES



Lemon Fennel Olives image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     easy, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 2 1-pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds of green unpitted olives, preferably bought loose, drained and rinsed
1 lemon, cut in half and sliced thinly
1 bulb fennel, trimmed and sliced thinly lengthwise
3 or 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon green or black peppercorns
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
Extra virgin olive oil to cover olives

Steps:

  • Put a layer of olives in the bottom of a glass jar. Add several slices of lemon, fennel and garlic, and sprinkle with grains of pepper and some fennel seeds. Continue layering olives and flavorings until jar is full. Cover olives with oil and set aside to store in a cool dark place until ready to give or serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 522, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 2566 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

SPICED OLIVES WITH LEMON AND FENNEL



Spiced Olives with Lemon and Fennel image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Kalamata olives
1 cup oil-cured black olives
1 cup Sicilian (green) olives
1 cup fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients. Serve at room temperature.

MACKEREL WITH ROASTED FENNEL, MEYER LEMON, AND OLIVES



Mackerel with Roasted Fennel, Meyer Lemon, and Olives image

A whole fish is cooked and topped with this savory Mediterranean Meyer lemon-olive sauce over roasted fennel.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head fennel
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Meyer lemon
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 whole mackerel (2 to 3 lbs., head off)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice fennel into 1/2-inch wedges (reserve fronds), arrange on a rimmed baking sheet, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast, flipping fennel halfway through, until caramelized and golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Peel zest from lemon, avoiding white pith. Thinly slice zest on the bias. In a medium bowl combine zest with fennel, olives, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.
  • Butterfly mackerel by cutting lengthwise along belly of fish toward tail, then slicing along backbone (but not all the way through the fish). Gently open fish and arrange skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet; flatten slightly. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until cooked through and flaky, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and top with fennel mixture. Garnish with chopped fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 g, Cholesterol 202 g, Fat 50 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 65 g

CITRUS & FENNEL MARINATED OLIVES



Citrus & fennel marinated olives image

This simple tapas dish can be made well in advance - the longer they are left, the more flavour the olives will absorb

Provided by Lizzie Harris

Categories     Buffet, Canapes, Snack, Starter

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4 as a snack

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ tsp heaped fennel seeds
pared zest 0.5 orange (use a vegetable peeler to get long strips)
pared zest 0.5 lemon
2 bay leaves
3 rosemary sprigs
3 medium dried red chillies , halved, deseeded and roughly chopped
250g drained mixed olives
50ml olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat a large dry pan, add the fennel seeds and cook for 1-2 mins until fragrant. Add the citrus zests, bay leaves, rosemary and chillies, then cook for 30 secs more. Tip in the olives and add the olive oil. Mix well and cook for 1-2 mins, then turn off the heat and leave to cool in the pan before serving. Will keep in a plastic container in the fridge for up to 1 week - bring to room temperature before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

ROASTED FENNEL WITH OLIVES AND GARLIC



Roasted Fennel with Olives and Garlic image

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Garlic     Olive     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Fennel     Fall     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 small (3-inch-diameter) fennel bulbs, trimmed, each cut vertically into 8 wedges with core attached to each wedge
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, coarsely crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine fennel, olive oil, garlic, thyme, and crushed red pepper in large bowl; toss to coat. Spread fennel out on baking sheet; sprinkle with coarse kosher salt and pepper. Roast fennel 15 minutes. Using tongs, turn wedges over. Continue to roast until tender, turning 1 more time, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle olives over fennel. Roast until fennel begins to brown at edges, about 8 minutes longer. Season fennel with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Choose the right olives: Kalamata, castelvetrano, and cerignola olives are all good choices for this recipe.
  • Use fresh fennel: The fronds add a bright, anise flavor to the dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you add too many olives to the pan, they won't cook evenly.
  • Cook the olives until they are slightly wrinkled: This will take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest at the end: This will help to brighten the flavors of the dish.
  • Serve the olives warm or at room temperature: They can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.

Conclusion:

This fennel olive recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy this delicious and healthy snack. The olives are roasted until they are slightly wrinkled and then tossed with lemon juice, zest, and fennel fronds. The result is a flavorful and addictive dish that is perfect for any occasion.

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