garlic-chile-marinated-olives

Appetizers Collection

Garlic-Chile Marinated Olives

Simply pour warm aromatic oil over a selection of olives to infuse them with loads of flavor fast. These olives are a wonderful easy party appetizer—add any leftovers to salads or simply snack on them.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 (2 inch) strips lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup mixed olives, at room temperature, rinsed

Directions

  1. Combine oil, garlic, lemon zest and crushed red pepper in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic begins to sizzle, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Place olives in a serving bowl. Pour the warm oil over them.