Moroccan Spiced Olives

Ingredients for Moroccan Spiced Olives

• 475ml green olives (with pits) in brine (275g), such as picholine or Cerignola, lightly smashed to crack open slightly

• 4 garlic cloves, sliced

• 60ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 teaspoons tomato paste

• 80ml water

• 2 teaspoons harissa (North African spice paste)

• 3 (4-to 5-inch) thyme sprigs

• 2 thin lemon slices

How to make Moroccan Spiced Olives

Cover olives with water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, then drain.

Cook garlic in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in water, harissa, thyme, and olives and simmer briskly, stirring occasionally, until liquid is thickened and coats olives, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon slices. Transfer to a shallow dish and marinate, chilled, at least 24 hours.

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