Manchego with Almonds and Green Olives |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 255 Minutes |
Ready In: 270 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This mix is everything you want with a drinkĀa little bit salty, but with a nice variety of textures and flavors. Ingredients:
1 pound green olives such as arbequina or picholine (2 2/3 cups) |
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled |
2 (3- by 1-inch) strips orange zest, thinly sliced crosswise |
2 turkish bay leaves or 1 california, halved |
3/4 pound manchego cheese, rind cut off and cheese cut into 3/4-inch cubes |
1/4 pound toasted marcona almonds (3/4 cup) |
Directions:
1. Toss olives with oil, garlic, zest, and bay leaves and marinate, chilled, at least 4 hours.
2. Bring olives to room temperature. Discard bay leaves and garlic, then toss olives with cheese and sprinkle almonds on top.
3. Cooks' note: Olives can be marinated for 3 days (flavor will improve).
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