Marinated Roasted Olives

At a Glance:

Prep Time:

10

Cook Time:

15

Makes:

6

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 large cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
Pinch of pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
5 or 6 fresh thyme sprigs
1 (6oz.) can Lindsay® Large Ripe Pitted Olives, drained
4 long orange peel strips
4 long lemon peel strips
Juice of half a lemon (2 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Heat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet (wrap handle in foil) over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add red pepper flakes, fennel seeds and thyme sprigs; sauté 1 minute. Stir in olives, orange and lemon peel.

Transfer skillet to oven; bake 10 minutes or until olives are softened and heated through. Season with lemon juice and salt. Serve warm.