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Marinated Olives with Garlic

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Marinated Olives with Garlic

Marinated Olives with Garlic
Photography by Matthew Kimura

Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 23
pro 0
total fat 2 g
sat. fat 0
carb 1 g
fibre 0
chol 0 mg
sodium 401 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 1
iron 4
vit A 1
vit C 3

Centuries-old olive groves filled with gnarled trees are an indelible image of Spain and countries around the Mediterranean. Homemade marinated olives offer a unique taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 jar (12 oz/375 mL) green olives
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 thin slice lemon
  • 1/2 dried hot pepper, (optional)
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme, (or 1/2 tsp/2 mL dried)
  • 1/2 tsp dried marjoram or oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Preparation

Drain olives. With back of knife, lightly crush olives; return to jar. Add vinegar, garlic, lemon, hot pepper (if using), rosemary, marjoram and cumin; seal and shake well.

Uncover and pour in enough water to reach top. Seal and let stand for 12 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days before serving. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.)

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2005

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