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Moroccan Spiced Olives

an easy marinade of garlic, lemon, thyme, and a dollop of the north african hot sauce harissa make these green olives memorable. if you can, prepare the olives ahead—they improve with age. from epicurious. cooking time does not include the 24 hour marinating period.

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Ingredients

  • green olives in brine
  • garlic cloves
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • water
  • harissa
  • fresh thyme sprigs
  • lemon slices

Preparation

  1. 1cover olives with water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil , then drain
  2. 2cook garlic in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until garlic is golden , about 2 minutes
  3. 3add tomato paste and cook , stirring , 1 minute
  4. 4stir in water , harissa , thyme , and olives and simmer briskly , stirring occasionally , until liquid is thickened and coats olives , about 5 minutes
  5. 5remove from heat and stir in lemon slices
  6. 6transfer to a shallow dish and marinate , chilled , at least 24 hours
  7. 7these will keep for 1 month if kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator