Basil Olives

Name: Basil Olives
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 16 ounces black olives or 16 ounces green olives

Submitted by dawnie2u

"If you do not have fresh basil available, pesto will work in a pinch. Add a heaping tablespoon to the olives and taste. Add more as needed. I like to use a mixture of half black and half green olives."

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photo by Caroline Cooks

Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 8

ingredients

3 garlic cloves
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
16 ounces black olives or 16 ounces green olives

directions

Mix all ingredients in a jar or container with a lid, add olives and mix.
Refrigerate at least 12 hours or until flavors have melded.
Line a plate with lettuce leaves and serve.

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Reviews

Wonderful flavors...love the red pepper flakes for some heat...I made and refrigerated for 36 hours--great taste. Made for CameraLess Chefs07.

Caroline Cooks