Taste of Home
Lemon-Herb Olives with Goat Cheese
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon over goat cheese and slather on crackers. —Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or rosemary
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup assorted pitted Greek olives
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1 package (5.3 ounces) fresh goat cheese
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1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
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Assorted crackers
Directions
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1.
In a small skillet, combine the first 5 ingredients; heat over medium heat just until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives; heat through, allowing flavors to blend. Cool completely.
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2.
To serve, place cheese on a serving plate. Stir basil into olive mixture; spoon over cheese. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving (calculated without crackers): 135 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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