Roasted Olives

Roasted olives, known in Arabic as zaytoun mishwi, are olives that have been roasted or grilled, which gives them a deeper, slightly smoky flavour compared with plain brined olives. They are commonly served as part of a mezze spread or a breakfast table alongside bread, labneh, cheese and fresh vegetables. Many people also add them to salads, tuck them into sandwiches, or toss them with olive oil, herbs and lemon as a simple dressing or topping. You can find roasted olives at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store and solidarity initiative that offers basic goods at affordable prices, and customers are encouraged to bring their own containers to refill essentials and cut down on single-use packaging.