Marinated Moroccan Olives

Submitted by Sommer Clary

"Olives are abundant in Moroccan cuisine; often times they are marinated in olive oil and lemon, or in a Moroccan hot sauce called "harissa" (which is made from red chilis, garlic, coriander and cumin). For my olives, I am combining the best of both worlds by marinating the olives in lemon and olive oil, plus some of the seasonings found in harissa."

 

• Ready In: 12hrs 2mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 2 1/4 cups

ingredients

• 1 cup black olives
• 1 cup green olives
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 lemon wedges

directions

1. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine olive oil, pepper flakes, garlic, coriander and cumin. Squeeze the lemon juice and add the lemon wedges, the olives, and mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Leave out at room temperature for a few hours before serving.