Spicy Marinated Olives

• portions: 8 servings
• temps actif: 10 minutes
• temps total: 10 minutes

Ingrédients

2 large heads of garlic (crushed/pressed)

1½ teaspoons ground cumin

1½ teaspoons ground sumac

1½ teaspoons zaatar

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon chili flakes

zest of half a lemon

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

14 ½ oz olives with pimentos (the little red pepper inside) (drained)

extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a large glass jar (roughly 4 cup volume), combine the crushed garlic, cumin, sumac, zaatar, smoked paprika, chili flakes, lemon zest, and kosher salt. Stir well to combine.

Add the olives and pour the olive oil over them. The olive oil level should be just over the olives so none are poking up above the oil.

Tightly close the the jar and give it a really good bunch of shakes so everything is mixed together. Leave the jar on the counter for about 45 minutes then place the jar in the fridge for 1-2 days. Optimal flavor begins after 1.5-2 days.

Remove the jar from the fridge 1/2 hour before you plan on serving them so the oil has a chance to melt (it will become solid in the fridge).