These olives are impressive — and impressively easy. Garnish the gift with a slice of lemon and, if you have them, sprigs of thyme.
- Portion size 375 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2005
Ingredients
Method
Rinse olives and pat dry; slit on both sides. Transfer to jar. Add oil, thyme, lemon rind, hot pepper flakes and lemon juice; seal and shake gently to coat. Refrigerate for 24 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 week, gently shaking jar occasionally.)
Transfer to bowl; gently stir in cheese (if using).
Nutritional facts <b>Per 2 tbsp (25 mL) without cheese:</b> about
- Sodium 367 mg
- Protein trace
- Calories 38.0
- Total fat 4 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate trace
%RDI
- Iron 2.0
- Calcium 1.0
- Vitamin A 1.0
- Vitamin C 2.0