Lemon Olives

Description

This appetizer is authentically Moroccan. Lemon-flavored olives are gorgeous with a unique tang of their own.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed olives
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• ½ clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Drain olives, rinse in colander, and dry with paper towels.
2. Mix all ingredients, put into a jar or other glass container with a lid, and store in the refrigerator.
3. Refrigerate for 3-5 days to let flavors blend.
4. Take out 1 hour before serving so you can serve marinated olives at room temperature. Yum!