Baking olives with just a few chosen herbs and spices brings out their earthy flavor. This is a great addition to any party, or an antipasto tray. We always have some olives in the refrigerator to snack on, and if friends stop by for a glass of wine, seasoned olives can be added to a tray of cheese and crackers to nibble on. I used oil cured olives in the photo, but any good quality black olive would work well.

Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele 

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Baked Seasoned Olives

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Baking olives with just a few chosen herbs and spices brings out their earthy flavor.

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Ingredients

• 8 Ounces Imported Black Olives
• 4 Cloves Garlic, Peeled And Halved
• 1/2 Lemon, Thinly Sliced
• 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Teaspoon Fennel Seeds
• 1 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
• Pinch Red Hot Pepper Flakes (Optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix together the olives with the other ingredients, and spread them out on a baking tray.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring a couple of times during the cooking process.
4. Transfer to a serving dish, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Note: These olives will keep well, refrigerated for up to one week.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 6 olives
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 130Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 279mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g

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