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glossy marinated mixed olives with garlic, rosemary, and chili flakes in a wide horizontal shot, in a rustic bowl with lemon zest, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Garlic Herb Marinated Olives

Mixed olives heated in a garlic and herb infused olive oil with citrus zest and chili flakes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mixed olives
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 pinch chili flakes

Method
 

  1. Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add the sliced garlic, rosemary, and chili flakes and gently warm for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the lemon zest and remove from the heat.
  4. Pour the warm oil over the olives in a bowl and toss to coat.
  5. Let them marinate at least 1 hour, then serve at room temperature.

Notes

These keep in the fridge for up to a week and taste better as they sit.