Do you like making goodies with herbs? I DO! I love infusing herbal magic into our lives!
Here's a quick but very wonderful fennel-infused olives recipe that is delicious and makes a wonderful gift! Check out this easy recipe and get creative ~ so many possibilities!! Delish!
Here's a quick but very wonderful fennel-infused olives recipe that is delicious and makes a wonderful gift! Check out this easy recipe and get creative ~ so many possibilities!! Delish!
Fennel seed is so good for you! Here's a recent post about fennel medicine.
Use the olives in your next appetizer platter, if they make it that far (they are delicious!) and use the infused olive oil for a delightful vinaigrette or in your meals for an added flavour and healing goodness!
Use the olives in your next appetizer platter, if they make it that far (they are delicious!) and use the infused olive oil for a delightful vinaigrette or in your meals for an added flavour and healing goodness!
Fennel is:
- a good source: Vitamins A,C, E
- a good source of Zinc, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese,
- a good source of Phosphorus, Sulphur, Sodium, Silica, and Selenium
Fennel can be an amazing natural ant-acid. As a digestive helper, it acts fast to alleviate heartburn, stomach queasiness or upset tummies. It actually aids our body to stimulate the production of digestive enzymes. Why not add this wonderful element into your food-- imagine that this yummy addition to your next summer picnic. Enjoy the addition of these digestive aiding yummy fennel-infused olives!
Fennel-Infused Olives
Delicious easy to make + a real star in your next appetizer platter!
Ingredients
- ½-1 cup of extra virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cups of olives your choice!
- 2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon oregano finely chopped (dried) or 3 teaspoon (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried, finely chopped or 3 teaspoon (fresh)
Instructions
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I said it is easy! I use a glass canning jar or glass bottle.
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Add olives and herbs to the glass receptacle and cover with olive oil.
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Allow to sit for 4-8 weeks. Ensure that the olives and plant material are covered.
Recipe Notes
NOTE: I normally make this when I still have herbs in the garden, but I like to harvest the thyme and oregano and allow to wilt and partially dry for a day or 2 before using in this recipe.
We are not limited to these ingredients. Duplicate the recipe above with your own favourites.
I've used rosemary and thyme, too, but there are countless combinations possible!
I've used rosemary and thyme, too, but there are countless combinations possible!
NOTE: If you elect to use fresh herbs, you MUST keep this in the fridge and use within 3 weeks. Botulism can grow when you use fresh herbs, as they contain water and will allow the toxin to grow when not kept cool. As I mentioned, above, I wilt fresh herbs to remove the water content.
**Perhaps choose dried herbs if planning to gift this or store in cupboard as opposed to fridge.
**Perhaps choose dried herbs if planning to gift this or store in cupboard as opposed to fridge.
Pin this image and make this or a variation .. soon!!
Follow me on Pinterest for lots of herb-infused ideas!
Follow me on Pinterest for lots of herb-infused ideas!
ENJOY!! until next time….. see you around the bend! xo Carol
Elaina Newton
Yum! I bet this would be so good drizzled over some mashed or roasted potatoes & served with some pan-fried sausages!
Carol Little
Agreed. Make it and then taste it. I do drizzle it.. and it IS good!
Daja
I LOVE fennel! I never really tried it until I was an adult and now it is one of my very favorites!
The Food Hunter
I can think of so many ways to use this! thanks for sharing.
Renee Kohley
My girls love olives - i need to try this!
Megan Stevens
These look and sound so delicious! How much fun to infuse your own olives!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
This sounds so good Carol! I love olives and I LOVE fennel!
Carol Little
Enjoy Emily!
Tash
Yum! This sounds delicious! I'll have to give it a try for the next family party :)
Carol Little
Great Tash. yes. I need to make a bigger batch!
linda spiker
What a lovely and personal gift idea!
Carol Little
Now to just get organized, Linda. I agree!