Baked Olives

Wonderful to have on hand for the holidays, or to give as gifts

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  lb black olives (not canned - use Nicoise or Kalamata)
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 3  sprigs rosemary
• 2  sprigs thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 olive oil

Directions

1. Drain oilves.
2. Place in shallow round baking dish.
3. Put garlic and herbs, tucking herbs in and around olives.
4. Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes, stirring every now and then.
5. Store in Refridgerator in glass jar, covering with olive oil so that olive are submerged in the oil.