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Marinated Green Olives

Green olives marinated in herbs and garlic are very common in Spanish restaurants. They are commonly served free when you order a drink, and are often served with toasted, salted nuts.

Ingredients

ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
  • green olives, 16 oz/450 g; unpitted, large, Spanish2 cup
  • garlic, peeled and minced7 clove
  • bay leaves2 leaf
  • lemon, medium, sliced1/2
  • oregano, dried1 tsp
  • fennel seeds, ground1 tsp
  • thyme, dried1/2 tsp
  • cumin seeds, ground1/2 tsp
  • rosemary, dried1/2 tsp
  • paprika, Spanish1/2 tsp
  • black pepper1/2 tsp

Method 5 steps

  1. Lightly crush the olives with a mallet, or make slight slits on each olive with a knife, to ensure that the marinade permeates them.

  2. Place the olives in a sealable glass jar and add the remaining ingredients.

  3. Fill the jar with water and shake well.

  4. Marinate at room temperature for several days to a week.

  5. Serve the olives with toasted almonds and fresh bread.