This simple Herbs de Provence Recipe uses fresh green olives, feta cheese and other Mediterranean inspired ingredients for a quick appetizer or snack that is ready in just minutes.
Want more snack recipes? Check these out: Rosemary Roasted Almonds, Keto Pepperoni Chips, Keto Cheese Chips and my famous Spicy Pickled Eggs. Yum.
This recipe is: Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free and Vegetarian.
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Why You’ll Love this Herbs de Provence Recipe:
- It uses inexpensive ingredients but tastes like it’s from a gourmet store.
- The Herbs de Provence really pair well with the feta, lemon zest and red pepper flakes.
- The perfect appetizer or snack for anyone who is on the keto or low carb diet, but doesn’t want to broadcast it.
- The prep time is about a minute… then it’s just a smidge more while the flavors open up.
Is this Olive Herbs de Provence Recipe Low Carb?
Ingredients for Herbes de Provence Recipe:
- Green olives: I like using pitted green olives because the feta and herbes de Provence find their way into the nooks an crannies. If all you have is whole green olives, that works just fine too.
- Feta cheese: If you want to save some time, buy the feta crumbles. It’ll save a couple minutes, but I think that they are more expensive than just doing it yourself.
- Herbes de Provence: When I buy mine, I always look at the ingredients to ensure that there is NO lavender. I just don’t like the flavor of the herbes de Provence with Lavender. It’s a personal preference thing.
- Red Pepper Flakes: This is more of an optional ingredient… but so tasty. I never make this recipe without the red pepper flakes, but some people just don’t like the heat.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas:
- Green Olives: you can use Kalamata olives for this recipe or even black olives, but there won’t be as much flavor with black olives from a can.
- Feta cheese: substitute goat cheese crumbles or even some crumbled cotija cheese. Yum.
- Olive Oil: I’ve substituted with avocado oil in the past with zero issues. It tastes just as good.
Equipment Needed for Marinated Olives:
How to make Herbes de Provence Recipe Recipe
Check out the step-by-step photos below to guide you through the process at home. If you’re looking for the full printable recipe and ingredient list, you’ll find them in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: In a mixing bowl, add the olives.
Step 2: Add all the remaining ingredients except for the olive oil.
Step 3: Add in the olive oil.
Step 4: Stir gently and allow the flavors to come together for about 20 minutes.
💡 Scott’s Pro Tips:
- I’ve found over the years that if you want a “cleaner” look to your olives to mix together all the ingredients except the olives and olive oil first. Then gently fold in the olives and pour the oil in last. It makes a nice presentation, but the flavor is exactly the same as the method described in the recipe.
- The longer this has a chance to marinate, the better. I find that these are particularly tasty the second and third day… all the flavors have had a chance to open up and the dried Herbs de Provence are soft and delicious.
- Experiment with different flavor profiles. If you like shallots, add some of those. Garlic? Try some of my Roasted Garlic in your next batch… it is delicious! Anything Mediterranean really goes well with these olives.
Storing Olives Made with Herbs de Provence:
To store: As with most of my recipes, start first by adding the olives to an airtight container and tossing them into the fridge. They will last about a week with ease. Enjoy them every now and again for a snack!
What to Serve with Herbs de Provence Coated Olives Recipe:
This recipe pairs well with so many dishes… let’s take a look:
Final Thoughts:
Herbs de Provence Olive Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pitted green olives Castelvetrano or similar
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled or cubed
- 2 tsp Herbs de Provence
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of ½ lemon
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add the olives and feta to a medium mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle in the herbes de Provence, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to combine.
- Let the mixture rest for 15–30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to marry.
- Serve as a stand-alone appetizer or with cucumber slices, radishes, or keto crackers.
Notes
Nutrition
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