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Cookbook:Marinated Green Olives

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Marinated Green Olives
CategoryOlive recipes
Yield1 pound (450 g)
TimePrep: about 10 minutes
Marinating: 3–7 days
Difficulty

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Green olives marinated in herbs and garlic are very common in Spanish restaurants. They are commonly served free when you order a drink, and are often served with toasted, salted nuts.

Ingredients

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Procedure

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  1. Lightly crush the olives with a mallet, or make slight slits on each olive with a knife, to ensure that the marinade permeates them.
  2. Place the olives in a sealable glass jar and add the remaining ingredients.
  3. Fill the jar with water and shake well.
  4. Marinate at room temperature for several days to a week.
  5. Serve the olives with toasted almonds and fresh bread.