Herbed Olives
Mixed olives gently warmed with garlic, Mediterranean herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour the extra-virgin olive oil into a saucepan and warm it over low heat.
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Step 2
Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook over low heat until fragrant, stirring frequently.
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Step 3
Stir in the olives and warm them over low heat, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in the lemon juice and ground black pepper.
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Step 5
Transfer the olives and seasoned oil to a serving bowl. Rest for 20 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Serve within 2 hours, or refrigerate promptly in a covered container. Use refrigerated leftovers within 4 days; the oil may solidify when chilled but will loosen as it warms.
Risk factors
- garlic stored in oil
- extended room-temperature holding