Lemon & Cilantro Moroccan Olives

Total Time: 192 hrs Preparation Time: 192 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 (13 ounce) jar imported mixed olives
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley (the curly kind is good, too)
• 1/2 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 drain olives then place in a glass bowl of cold water overnight in the refrigerator to remove excess brine.
• 2 the next day, drain olives well and combine with the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, olive oil and lemon juice.
• 3 allow olives to marinate in the fridge for at least a week, stirring occasionally to distribute flavors.