Recipe: Moroccan Spiced Olives

Moroccan Spiced Olives

1 ts Cumin seeds
1 ts Fennel seeds
1 ts Coriander seeds
1/4 ts Cardamom, ground
1 pn Crushed red pepper flakes
1 pn Nutmeg, ground
1 pn Cinnamon
1 tb olive oil
1 1/2 c Green olives, brought to room temperature
1 tb Lemon juice
1 tb Orange juice
3 ea garlic cloves, minced

Heat first 8 ingredients in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat & add olives & toss to coat.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 4 hours or up to 3 weeks. The longer the marinate, the better they taste. Drain & serve at room temperature.