LEMON & CILANTRO MOROCCAN OLIVES

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If you love cilantro, you'll love these olives. And... start them a week ahead to marinate. They really perk up a relish tray, and are delicious in salad. This is a recipe where you can tweak it to your liking a bit; let me add that a little extra lemon juice doesn't hurt a bit...! Prep time includes allowing olives to sit overnight to "un-brine"; and another week to mellow.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Moroccan

Time P8D

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (13 ounce) jar imported mixed olives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley (the curly kind is good, too)
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Drain olives then place in a glass bowl of cold water overnight in the refrigerator to remove excess brine.
  • The next day, drain olives well and combine with the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Allow olives to marinate in the fridge for at least a week, stirring occasionally to distribute flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.6, Fat 46, SaturatedFat 6.2, Sodium 2274.8, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 2.7

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