Moroccan Spiced Green Olives

Submitted by Outta Here

"A great addition to a buffet table or for an appetizer party. Cook time is refrigeration time."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
• 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, Crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups green olives, drained (pitted, unstuffed and room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

directions

1. Heat first 8 ingredients in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add olives; toss to coat.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 4 hours or up to 3 weeks. The longer they marinate, the better they taste.
4. Drain and serve at room temperature.

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

Awesome recipe Mike. 5 stars all the way. Who knew they could taste like this. Thank you for sharing a new family favorite. Made FYC Tag Game.

 

[Susie D]

I made these early in the day and by dinnertime they already had absorb enough of the spices to make them special. I can only imagine how much better they will be tomorrow. I did add a twist of lemon peel. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

 

[Sharon123]

These make great little snacks! I enjoy the Middle Eastern flavors. Thanks Mikekey! Made for ZWT 2013 for team Hot Stuff.