SMASHED OLIVES

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My best friend and I came up with this recipe to bring back the wonderful tastes of Spain with us. When you are finished with the olives, use the flavored olive oil for a chicken or shrimp marinade. -Tiffani Warner, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mixed pitted olives
3/4 to 1 cup olive oil
1/2 small navel orange, cut in half
1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges
3 to 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
6 to 8 fresh thyme sprigs
5 garlic cloves, peeled
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon gin, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently mash olives to break skin. Add next 7 ingredients and, if desired, gin. Toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. , To serve, drain olives, reserving oil for another use; discard bay leaves.

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Stinnet Burge
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Overall, I thought this recipe was okay. It's a good starting point, but I would make some adjustments next time.


Nightcore Soulless
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and lemon juice to give it more flavor.


bayrjargal tomorbaatar
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my olives didn't turn out as well as I hoped. They were a bit too salty.


Jamie Mosley
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These olives are the perfect addition to any cheese plate.


AGYEI BISMARK
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I love the pop of flavor that these olives add to my dishes.


Rajendra upurkoti
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These olives are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Spank
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I've tried many smashed olive recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of ingredients is perfect.


Prince Mukobi
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I made these olives for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


ALI KHALID
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These olives are the perfect balance of salty, savory, and tangy. I can't get enough of them!


James Safety
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I love how easy these smashed olives are to make. I just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and smash them up with a fork. It's so simple, but the results are amazing.


Lucia Cervantes
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These olives are so versatile. I've used them on salads, sandwiches, and even as a pizza topping. They're always a hit!


Timothy Clements
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I'm not usually a fan of olives, but these smashed olives are delicious! They're the perfect appetizer or snack.


FN Farhan
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These smashed olives were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of flavors and textures.