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Garlic Parmesan Olives

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"Quick and easy, and disappears fast! Good before any Italian meal or with a grilled steak. Goes well with both wine and beer." — Jake Bryan

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Original recipe makes 6 to 8 servings Change Servings

1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

In a small bowl, combine olives, garlic, basil, and black pepper. Stir in the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Stir well and chill, covered for at least one hour before serving.

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PREP 5 mins
READY IN 1 hr 5 mins

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Olive lovers delight! I was looking for a "little something extra" to bring along to a small dinner party. This looked very easy so I tried it without reading the reviews. I was not very happy with their appearance - the parmesan is not very attractive when mixed with the oil as it sits on the black olives. BUT, they tasted delicious and were a big hit once someone took the plunge and tried them. I served them 2 ways -- as the recipe states and also with some added green olives, just for color. I added extra large pimento stuffed green olives and garlic stuffed olives (store bought, from a jar). I think this looked a bit more appetizing than the plain black olives, and appealed to those who were not black olive lovers.

—J. Nightingale

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 27, 2005

One or two was enough for everyone who tried these. Next time I'll add them to a pasta salad. I think it will be great! Thanks!

—Sherry

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Jul 23, 2003

These olives are so yummy, next time I will marinate them overnight instead of only an hour.

—schmerna

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Jul 23, 2003

These were really good. Every night, except the evenings that the kids and I are at dance, hubby and I sit for our "cocktail hour" and chat while dinner is cooking. Drew loves to "pick" and he also loves olives, so I thought this would be a nice little treat. I chilled these overnight to enhance the flavors and we really loved them. So did the kids Jake and thanks!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Jul 23, 2003

My husband loves black olives so I thought I would make these for him as a treat. He absolutely loved them. I am not a black olive fan, so I didn't even try them. I will go by what he says... "5 stars"

—NJSS2000

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Apr 04, 2003

My husband is a picky eater. He as well as myself found this recipe to be delicious. We enjoy it at parties,etc. on french bread toasted and cut to cracker size. If you do this the olives need to be sliced. Also very good with green olives. Thanks for this recipe.

—NANCY BOUCHARD

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Dec 15, 2005

Very good but those that don't like a lot of garlic won't like these.

—KEISON

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Jul 23, 2003

Great little cocktail goodie, Jake. We served this with drinks before going to the symphony. Yummy!

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Nutrition

Calories
55 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
1.9 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
2 mg
< 1%

Fat
5.2 g
8%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
1.1 g
2%

Sodium
245 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Garlic Parmesan Olives

Serving Size: 1/7 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 7
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 55
Calories from Fat: 46

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1g 5 %
Cholesterol 2mg < 1 %
Sodium 245mg 10 %
Potassium 11mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.9g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 1.1g 2 %
Sugars 0g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 9 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.