Middle Eastern Marinated Olives |
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Prep Time: 240 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 240 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These go quickly, make lots. Ingredients:
1 lb olives, your choice or 1 lb pitted small to medium green olives or 1 lb oil-cured black olive (such as nicoise, about 3 cups) |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
4 cloves garlic, crushed |
2 bay leaves |
Directions:
1. Rinse the olives, then soak in cold water for at least 4 hours, drain.
2. Combine the olives with the remaining ingredients.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 day and up to 1 week.
4. Serve at room temperature.
5. Variation; Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
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