Olive Marinate (Marinated Olives)

Olive Marinate (Marinated Olives)

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	2

Ingredients:

2	tablespoons	olive oil
4	cloves	garlic -- peeled and crushed
1	medium	orange -- cut into , zest of
1/2	tablespoon	fennel seeds
2	cups	oil cured or brined bla -- - olives, rinsed
2	tablespoons	olive oil

Preparation:

Heat the olive oil in a small pot over low heat. Add the garlic, orange zest and fennel seeds. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Combine all the ingredients in a glass or ceramic container. Let stand at room temperature for several hours before serving. Or store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Bring back to room temperature before serving. Carol Field, "Italy in Small Bites"