Marinated Olives

Name: Marinated Olives
Yield: 2 c.
Ingredients: 1/2 c. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 chiles de arbol; 1 strip orange zest (4 inches by 1 inch); 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 sprig thyme; 2 c. Castelvetrano olives; 1 tbsp. fresh orange juice

Make a savory midnight snack.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Aug 6, 2024

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Yields:

2 c.

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Put out a bowl of these dead-simple olives at a party and watch them go fast! They’re the perfect savory nibble for cocktail hour (pair with a Corpse Reviver for a fun Halloween-themed combo).

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Ingredients

1/2 cup
olive oil
2
cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2
chiles de arbol
1
strip orange zest (4 inches by 1 inch)
1 tsp.
cumin seeds
1
sprig thyme
2 cups
Castelvetrano olives
1 Tbsp.
fresh orange juice

Directions

1. Step 1In small saucepan on medium, combine oil, garlic, and chiles and bring to a simmer. Simmer until beginning to sizzle, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully add orange zest, cumin, and thyme (oil may splatter). Let sit 10 minutes.
2. Step 2Transfer contents of skillet to wide heatproof container and add olives and orange juice. Cover and refrigerate, flipping container occasionally, at least 2 hours, up to 1 week.

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