This dish is a delicious combination of warm olives, garlic, thyme, and lemon. The olives are slowly simmered in a combination of garlic, thyme, and lemon zest for a flavorful and comforting dish. It is perfect for snacking, as a side dish, or as an appetizer. The olives are cooked until they are tender and lightly browned, and the garlic and thyme impart a wonderful aroma and flavor. The lemon zest adds a bright acidic note that balances out the dish perfectly. Serve with crusty bread or crackers and enjoy the amazing flavors of this simple yet delicious dish.
Ingredients
1 lb of mixed, cured, pitted, Italian olives
1/4 cup olive oil
Strips of zest from 1 lemon
1 sprig of fresh thyme
2 thinly sliced cloves of garlic
Method
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil, garlic, thyme, and lemon zest strips until the garlic just begins to turn color, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, add olives , and let stand for 10-15 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl and serve.
