Warm Pitted Calamata Olives with Orange & Fresh Herbs

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A kick to the Calamata: this warm olive dish is made with the essence of fragrant oranges and the spicy, flavorful red chili pepper. Serve as an appetizer or snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Jumbo Calamata Olives, drained & pitted
• 3 tbsp. DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped thyme & rosemary
• 1 tsp. crushed hot pepper
• Zest & juice of 1/2 orange

Directions:

Rinse olives and pat dry. Using a large pan on a low flame, add olive oil and garlic. Simmer for 30 seconds, then add olives, herb, hot pepper and zest. Cook together for about 5 minutes, stirring often.

To enhance flavor, take off of the flame to rest, then reheat with orange juice. Reduce liquid again and toss well to coat. Serve warm.

Serve warm.

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