Sweet Pepper and Garlic Marinated Olives

From 750 Best Appetizers

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced  red pepper
• 1  tablespoon  thinly sliced garlic
• 3  cups  jumbo green olives
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil leaf, chopped

Directions

1. In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add olives, lemon juice and basil and toss evenly to coat. Let cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate and let marinate for at least 24 hours before serving.