Blistered Olive Tapas
This recipe is for delicious and easy-to-make Blistered Olive Tapas. The olives are tossed with olive oil, red pepper flakes, oregano, garlic, and lemon zest, then roasted in the oven until they are blistered and slightly browned. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or snack and can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted olives such as Kalamata or Castelvetrano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 lemon zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, combine the olives, olive oil, red pepper flakes, oregano, garlic, and lemon zest. Toss to coat the olives evenly.
- Spread the olives in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes, or until the olives are blistered and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the blistered olive tapas warm or at room temperature.