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These juicy keto kalamata olives are pan fried with aromatic garlic, a hint of zesty lemon juice and tender fresh basil until lightly golden.
This is a great way to jazz up olives to create a satisfying and flavorful snack full of healthy fats.
Alternatively, they would make a great warm side dish to a Mediterranean inspired main served alongside fish, meat or simply added to a salad.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, fresh
- 1 cup black olives
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup, whole pieces basil, fresh
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a low/medium heat. Thinly slice the garlic and add to the pan, sweating gently until tender and fragrant.
- Drain the olives of any preserving liquid and then add to the skillet with the garlic. Pan fry over a medium heat for 5 minutes to warm through.
- Add the lemon juice and basil leaves to the skillet and pan fry for a minute more until the olives are lightly golden and the basil has wilted. Serve hot or cooled.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 78.3kcal/327.6kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 7.7g (per serving)
- Carbs: 3.0g (per serving)
- Protein: 0.4g (per serving)
