# Ingredientes:
→ Olives & Aromatics
01 - 300 g (10 oz) mixed olives (green and black, with pits preferred)
02 - 2 strips orange zest (peeled with a vegetable peeler)
03 - 2 strips lemon zest
04 - 2 garlic cloves, smashed
05 - 1 small dried chili or pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Marinade
06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
08 - 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - Fresh thyme sprigs (2–3, optional)
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Instrucciones:
01 - Rinse olives if too salty or briny. Pat dry and place in a mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, fennel seeds, oregano, black pepper, and chili if using. Stir in the citrus zests and smashed garlic.
03 - Pour the marinade over the olives. Add thyme sprigs if desired. Mix well to coat.
04 - Transfer to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to let the flavors infuse. Bring to room temperature before serving.
