Marinated Olives Recipe
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Ingredients
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Olive Mixture
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Olives
In a mixing bowl, combine the green and black olives. Make sure they are pitted to enhance the flavor absorption during marination.
- 2
Add Aromatics
Peel and lightly crush the garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife. Add them to the bowl with the olives. Add the fresh rosemary and thyme by stripping the leaves from the stems.
- 3
Spice it Up
Sprinkle in the red chili flakes for heat and add the salt and black peppercorns to the olive mixture.
- 4
Make the Marinade
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, and red wine vinegar until well combined.
- 5
Combine and Marinate
Pour the marinade over the olive mixture. Gently toss everything together until the olives are well coated with the marinade.
- 6
Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Let the olives marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Serve
Remove the olives from the refrigerator and serve at room temperature as an appetizer or snack.