When it comes to Mediterranean cuisine, few dishes are as iconic as mixed Provencal olives with preserved lemon and oregano. This vibrant side dish is a staple in many homes across the region and is known for its unique blend of flavors and textures. The combination of salty olives, tangy preserved lemon, and aromatic oregano creates a delightful contrast that is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a flavorful addition to your main course, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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MIXED PROVENCAL OLIVES WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND OREGANO
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place olives in a medium bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine lemon, vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice; bring to a simmer, and stir in oregano. Pour over olives, and marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Olives may be made 1 week ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Return to room temperature before serving.
PROVENCAL OLIVES
A hint of orange, the robustness of garlic and rosemary, and the sweetness of fennel and balsamic vinegar mingle together to evoke the flavors we associate with the South of France. Marinating the olives for several days before serving will allow all of the seasonings, especially the more subtle ones, to penetrate more deeply. Enjoy! From the Moosewood Restaurant's New Classics Cookbook!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 1 cup sauce
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the olives in a heat proof bowl.
- In a small heavy iron skillet (or other heavy skillet), toast the fennel seeds on low heat just until golden and aromatic.
- Set them aside to cool.
- In a small nonreactive saucepan, bring the vinegar, oil, garlic, rosemary, peppercorns, and orange peel to a simmer.
- Crush or coarsely grind the fennel seeds and add them to the marinade.
- Simmer for at least 5 minutes and then pour over the olives.
- Cool, and cover and refrigerate.
- Allow the olives to marinate at least 24 hours and up to one week before serving.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.4, Fat 54.8, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 21.7, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 1.8
LEMON & OREGANO CHICKEN TRAYBAKE
An all-in-one supper of roast, cheap chicken thighs and crispy new potatoes with all the sunshine flavours of the Med
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Tip the potatoes into a large shallow roasting tin, drizzle with 1 tbsp of the oil, season well and toss to coat. Roast for 20 mins until starting to crisp.
- Season the chicken thighs and add to the roasting tin along with the shallots, bacon lardons, lemon wedges and oregano. Drizzle with the remaining oil, then return to the oven for 20 mins. Pour over the wine and stock, and roast for a final 20 mins until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
PROVENCAL LEMON OLIVE CHICKEN
Another crockpot recipe avoiding prepacked seasonings and can soups. Haven't tried it yet, but sounds like it might be good and could be great with angel hair pasta, rice or mashed potatoes From family.go.com
Provided by Violet de Parme
Categories Poultry
Time 21m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place onion in 4-quart CROCK-POT® slow cooker. Arrange chicken thighs over onion. Place lemon slice on each thigh. Add olives, brine, herbes de Provence, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Slowly pour in chicken broth.
- Cover; cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH 3 to 31/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in parsley before serving.
MARINATED GREEN OLIVES WITH OREGANO
Categories Olive Appetizer Marinate Lemon Molasses Oregano Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse olives thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well. Pat olives dry with paper towels. Transfer olives to medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to blend. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature to blend flavors. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)
- *A thick syrup available at Middle Eastern markets and some supermarkets.
OREGANO-LEMON CHICKEN
This recipe is easy and always a crowd pleaser!
Provided by samanathon
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place chicken breast halves into prepared baking dish. Whisk lemon juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, and oregano together in a bowl and pour the mixture over chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink inside, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 45 minutes. Baste chicken with pan juices every 15 minutes while baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 117.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 6 g
OREGANO OLIVE CHICKEN
Folks won't believe a recipe that tastes so savory and special could be so light! Full of fresh-herb flavor, this chicken boasts a wonderful fragrance as it cooks. -Consuelo Lewter, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on all sides in oil. Remove and keep warm. Drain drippings from skillet., Combine the remaining ingredients; pour into skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Carefully return chicken to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts :
ROASTED HALIBUT WITH LEMONS, OLIVES AND ROSEMARY
Fish can be finicky dinner-party fare, especially for the distracted cook. Step away for a moment to sip your cocktail and your fillets might go from pearly to parched. This dish, though, inspired by one from Southern Italy, elegantly feeds a crowd. The fish, halibut, is seasoned with chile, salt and olive oil, then topped with rosemary, lemon and olives and roasted. It's a lighter main dish that won't leave anyone hungry.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place fish in a baking dish, brush fillets with 1 teaspoon of oil and season with salt and chile pepper. Top each fillet with a rosemary branch and several slices of lemon. Drizzle remaining oil over lemon slices and sprinkle with additional salt. Scatter olives over fish and pan.
- Bake until just opaque, about 10 minutes. If lemon slices have not browned or singed (this will depend on how thinly you slice them), place pan under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve drizzled with more olive oil; sprinkle with more salt and chili, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 270, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
BLACK AND GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE
The tapenade can be served as an hors d'oeuvre, in a small bowl, surrounded with tiny toasted bread slices or crackers. At Spago, we spread goat cheese onto lightly toasted croutons, top them with the tapenade, and serve them with our Caesar Salad.
Provided by Wolfgang Puck
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Herb Olive Tomato No-Cook Oscars Fall Winter
Yield Makes 1 heaping cup
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the olive oil. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Use as needed.
- To prepare ahead:
- Tapenade will keep up to 1 week, refrigerated, in a covered container.
LEMON CHICKEN OREGANO
This is a tasty, tender recipe that can be broiled in the oven or cooked on the grill.
Provided by ROSYRD
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a sealable plastic bag. Add the chicken to the bag, coat with the marinade, and squeeze air from the bag before sealing. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook chicken on hot grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 347.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest olives possible. Look for olives that are plump and have a deep color.
- Use a variety of olives. This will give your Provençal olives more flavor and complexity.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. Some popular additions to Provençal olives include rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic.
- Let the olives marinate for at least 24 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the olives as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. They are also great for adding to salads, pizzas, and pasta dishes.
Conclusion:
Mixed Provençal olives with preserved lemon and oregano are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for something to serve at your next party or gathering, give these olives a try. You won't be disappointed!
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