Peppery Citrus Olives Recipes

CITRUS MARINATED OLIVES

Steps:

• Drain the olives of any brine and rinse thoroughly with cool water. Cover in cool water and allow to soak for at least 5 minutes and up to 5 hours.
• In a 1 to 1 1/2-quart container combine the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and curry powder. Add the olives and stir or shake to combine. Make sure the olives are submerged in the marinade.
• Allow to sit in a cool dry place for 1 day. Place in the refrigerator for another day or 2 before serving.

CITRUS MARINATED OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes thyme, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is pale golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the olives and cook, stirring, until just warm, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and orange juice and transfer to a decorative jar or serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CITRUS-MARINATED OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Shake bag to blend ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 day and up to 3 days, turning bag occasionally. Transfer olives and some marinade to bowl. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.

CITRUS-MARINATED OLIVES WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Mix oil, vinegar, orange peel, lemon peel, rosemary and fennel seed in medium bowl until blended. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate.
• Just before serving, stir in bell peppers. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and orange spirals.