Citrus-Spiced Mixed Olives

Name: Citrus-Spiced Mixed Olives
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 bay leaves; 1 orange, zest of, peeled in long strips with a vegetable peeler; 1 lemon, zest of, peeled in long strips with a vegetable peeler; 12 ounces mixed olives, drained; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper

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"From The Food Network cookbook "Making it Easy.""

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 2 cups

ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 orange, zest of, peeled in long strips with a vegetable peeler
1 lemon, zest of, peeled in long strips with a vegetable peeler
12 ounces mixed olives, drained
¹⁄₂ teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

directions

Put the olive oil, garlic, red pepper, herbs, and citrus zests in a medium skillet. Heat over medium-high heat, swirling the pan until the mixture is fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the olives, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden and the zest begins to curl, about 5 minutes more. Discard and remove bay leaves, if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Glossy, plump, and gorgeous, our Citrus-Spiced Mixed Olives are primo party starters. Toss 'em together, then leave them out while you mingle with your guests.