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Marinated Olives
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Marinated Olives

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Adapted by Pam / Original by Ina Garten - Cook Like a Pro

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green olives with pits, such as Cerignola
  • 1 cup kalamata olives with pits
  • ⅓ cup good olive oil
  • Zest from 1/2 an orange, peeled in large strips
  • 2 large garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 tsp whole fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ¼-½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Drain the liquid from both olives then place them in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the olive oil, orange zest, smashed garlic cloves, fennel seeds, fresh thyme leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, thyme sprigs, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. 
  • Serve the olives warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
  • Side Note: Offer toothpicks along with a small bowl for the olive pits.