Marinated Olives with Orange

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 quart mixed olives
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil.
2. Add the garlic, orange zest and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the garlic is softened, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the olives and cook, stirring, until hot, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the orange juice.
5. Let cool completely, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve at room temperature.