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Citrus and Rosemary Marinated Olives. New years eve food

Citrus and Rosemary Marinated Olives

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed olives drained
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • Zest of 1 orange peeled in wide strips
  • Zest of 1 lemon peeled in wide strips
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil, orange zest strips, lemon zest strips, smashed garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes and peppercorns in a small saucepan.
  • Warm over low heat for 5 minutes, just until the oil starts to shimmer and the rosemary smells fragrant; do not let it simmer or fry.
  • Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
  • Place the olives in a bowl or jar and pour the warm oil mixture over them, making sure the olives are fully submerged.
  • Let marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or refrigerate up to 3 days for a deeper flavor.
  • Bring back to room temperature before serving, with small toothpicks or a spoon alongside.

Good to Know

These only improve with time, so make them up to 3 days ahead and keep refrigerated in their oil.