Sizzling Olives
This is a great appetizers that crowds will love.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Pitted Kalamata Olives
- 6 oz Pitted Green Olives
- ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Lemon
- 6 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Cut the Rosemary and Thyme stems into thirds. Set aside
- Finely chop 4 cloves garlic.
- Zest the lemon and set aside. Juice the lemon and set aside.
- Drain the olives and set aside.
- In a skillet on medium high heat, add the olive oil and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the thyme, rosemary, olives to the oil and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the lemon and zest to the olive oil and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, add to bowl and serve with warm pitas.
Notes
Don't overcook the lemon zest. This will create a bitter taste. You will only need the lemon on the heat for 1 minute.