Quick Appetizers: Herb & Citrus Olives

Name: Citrus & Herb Olives
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup kalamata olives; 1 orange, cut into chunks; Zest of one orange; 1 tbsp olive oil; Fresh herbs like thyme, sage leaves, oregano, and sprigs of rosemary

Quick Appetizers

Summer is prime-time for dinner parties, patio celebrations, and family get togethers. What better way to kick off a celebration then with a few quick appetizers to pass around? Appetizers are a fun way to get the conversations rolling and start your dinner party on the right foot. Unfortunately, many homemade appetizers can take long preparation times, and store-bought appetizers often contain hidden sugars and/or additives. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry – we have you covered. This post is all about creating delicious (and impressive) quick appetizers to share with your friends and family – without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Kick-off Your Patio Party with a Few Quick Appetizers

Summer and appetizers go hand-in-hand. There’s nothing quite like sitting back on the patio, and sharing a few tasty appetizers with friends and family. The problem? Many appetizer options at the store re filled with added sugars, and homemade appetizer recipes can be quite labor-intensive. To make things a little easier (and tastier), we’ve provided a few of our favorite appetizer combinations below. Browse through a few samples from our books, then scroll down to see Chef Dawn’s brand new Herb & Citrus Olives recipe.

Quick Appetizers in our Books

Always Hungry?

Grain-Free Waffles or Pancakes, pg. 223 – Slice into 2-inch square pieces. Top with cream cheese, dill, and smoked salmon. (See Smoked Salmon Snacks Post)
Dr. Ludwig’s Favorite Frittata, pg. 225 – Divide batter into mini muffin tins and serve as small appetizer “two-bite-frittatas”. Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes, or until cooked through).
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, pg. 279 (slice into “fries” prior to roasting) – serve with AH/AD sauce of choice (ie: Chipotle Mayonnaise, pg. 268)
Tangy Coleslaw, pg. 279
Cheesy Pinto Bean Dip, pg. 291 – Serve with vegetable crudités and/or meatballs and sausage slices on skewers.
Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream Cheese on Cucumber Rounds, pg. 295

Always Delicious

Spinach Feta Quiche, pg 92 OR Bacon Cheddar Quiche, pg. 94 – Bake in mini muffin tins at 350°F for about 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Drunken Marinated Shrimp Kebabs, pg. 144
Beef, Bison, or Turkey Meatballs, pg. 149 – Serve on skewers with AH/AD sauce of choice.
Tofu Vegetable Balls, pg. 171 – Serve on skewers with AH/AD sauce of choice
Chickpea Cheddar Crisps, pg. 200 – Serve with dip of choice (ie: Cheesy Pinto Bean Dip, AH pg. 291).
The Perfect Cucumber-Tomato Salad, pg. 261
Texas Caviar (Black-Eyed Pea Salad), pg. 262
Cucumber Vegetable Rolls, pg. 281

Quick Appetizers on our Blog

What’s Your go-to Appetizer?

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Citrus & Herb Olives

Chef Dawn Ludwig

These citrus and herb olives take just 20 minutes to make from start-to-finish (but only require about 5 minutes of active cooking time)!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup kalamata olives
1 orange, cut into chunks
Zest of one orange
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh herbs like thyme, sage leaves, oregano, and sprigs of rosemary

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
Toss all the ingredients together.
Place in a baking pan and bake for 15 minutes, stirring a few times.
Serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition

Fat:15g

Carbohydrates: 7g

Protein: 0g

Calories: 170

Phase 1 Sample Meal

Mix 2 cups chickpeas with the olives and orange slices. Spread on the sheet pan as per the directions. Place four 4-ounce pieces of chicken breast over the chickpeas and olives. Cook as per the directions, increasing the cooking time to 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through.

Serve each portion with 2 tbsp feta cheese (crumbled) and 1/2 an avocado (sliced).

Fat: 52%

Carbohydrates: 24%

Protein: 24%

Calories: 600

Keyword Dairy-Free, One Pan