Marinated Olives

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 450 g mixed olives, in olive oil
• 8 sprigs fresh rosemary or 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and squashed
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe

• 1 warm the olive oil in a frying pan with the rosemary sprigs, garlic, bay leaves and oregano and cook gently, stirring for 5 minutes to infuse the oil.
• 2 add the olives and toss well to coat in the spiced oil, then cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 – 10 minutes until soft and shiny.
• 3 use a slotted spoon to transfer olives, garlic, bay leaves and herbs to a rustic serving dish and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.