MOROCCAN SPICED OLIVES

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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.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Moroccan

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups green olives in brine, lightly smashed to crack open slightly (use picholine or cerignola if possible)
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons harissa (North African spice paste)
3 fresh thyme sprigs (4-5 inches long)
2 thin lemon slices

Steps:

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

Bekah Wetrock
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These olives are not worth the effort.


Shab Aly
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I followed the recipe exactly and the olives turned out bland.


Shahnawaz Baloch
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These olives are a little too spicy for my taste.


Lauren O'Neill
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but these are pretty good.


Abddur Rajak
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These olives are a great way to use up leftover olives.


Allana Pajarillaga
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I love the spicy kick of these olives.


yusif mahmoud
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These olives are the perfect addition to any cheese plate.


Abdukadir Hussein
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I've made these olives several times and they are always a hit.


Abdul Mukit
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These olives are a great way to add some flavor to your next party.


Alix Forrest
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I love making these olives. They are so easy and they always turn out great.


Wolf Crow
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I wasn't sure how these olives would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They are delicious!


Ashley Gonzales
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These olives are the perfect appetizer for a party. They are easy to make and everyone loves them.


Johorul Islame
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I followed the recipe exactly and the olives turned out great. They are a little spicy, but I like that.


Chiamaka Onodugo
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These olives are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Ja Sahat
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I love the combination of spices in these olives. They are a great addition to any appetizer platter.


Ahmed Beshr
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These olives are amazing! They are so flavorful and the spices are perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


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