Cookbook:Marinated Green Olives

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

 * 2 cups (16 oz/450 g) unpitted large green Spanish olives
 * 7 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
 * 2 bay leaves
 * ½ medium lemon, sliced
 * 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 * 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
 * ½ teaspoon dried thyme
 * ½ teaspoon ground cumin seeds
 * ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
 * ½ teaspoon Spanish paprika
 * ½ teaspoon black pepper

Procedure

 * 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.