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Marinated Olives with Oregano and Fennel Seeds

The olives can be prepared three days ahead and refrigerated, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 3 cups

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds assorted brine-cured olives (3 cups), such as Alfonso, Gaeta, and Sicilian, rinsed and drained well
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Stir together the olives, oil, fennel seeds, oregano, and garlic in a medium bowl. Cover, and let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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