Marinated Olives

Name: Marinated Olives
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons); 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cups Sicilian cracked green olives or other green olives; 1 1/2 cups kalamata olives; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups Sicilian cracked green olives or other green olives
1 1/2 cups kalamata olives
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

1

In a medium-size, heavy skillet, stir the oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes over medium heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2

Remove from the heat and stir in the olives.
3

Add the lemon juice and basil, and toss to coat.
4

Transfer the olive mixture to a container.
5

Cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend, stirring occasionally, about 12 hours.
6

Bring the olive mixture to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
7

Transfer the olive mixture to a small bowl and serve.