Warm Marinated Olives

Ingredients

• 1 pound mixed olives
• such as kalamata
• Picholine and Nicoise
• 1 cup pearl onions
• peeled
• 1 cup garlic cloves
• peeled
• 8 large thyme sprigs
• 6 large tarragon sprigs
• 3 cups extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the olives with the pearl onions, garlic, thyme and tarragon.
2. Add the olive oil and bring to a simmer.
3. Cook over moderately low heat until the onions and garlic are tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Discard the herb sprigs.
5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the olives, onions and garlic to a bowl.
6. Let cool slightly and serve warm.