Italian Sauteed Olives

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 2 Tb. olive oil
• 2 Tb. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 medium green onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 c. kalamata olives, drained, pitted
• 1 c. Greek olives, drained, pitted
• 1 c. Gaeta olive , drained, pitted

Preparation

Step 1

In a 10" skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add parsley, onion, pepper flakes, and garlic; cook about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic just begins to become golden brown. Stir in olives. Cover; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until olives are tender and skins begin to wrinkle.

Substitute any combination of imported olives for this recipe.

Special Touch: Pair the olives with a sliced baguette loaf and wedges of cheese like Asiago, Parmesan, manchego, Gouda, blue and Brie.