Marinated Olives
Instructions:
- 1 pound Greek or oil-cured black olives (450 g)
- 3 cloves of garlic, cut into tiny slivers, or larger pieces (which are easier to avoid)
- 1/ 4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/ 2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- 1/ 3 cup extra virgin olive oil (80 ml)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Thin lemon slices, cut into small triangular pieces
- Put the olives in a bowl and sprinkle the garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and fennel seeds over them.
- Dress the olives with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Let stand at room temperature, tossing every now and then, until you are ready to serve them.
- Garnish with the lemon pieces.
- Note: If you truly like garlic, finely chop together the garlic and hot pepper flakes, mix, and then add all the other ingredients.