Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups pitted castelvetrano olives (lightly crushed)
  • 1 lemon (zested)
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 shallot (sliced)
  • 4-5 sprigs of thyme
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1-2 sheets of feta (broken into large pieces (about 10 ounces))
  • Grilled bread for serving

Instruction

  • Place the olives in a bowl with the lemon zest.
  • In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine the olive oil, whole garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced shallot and thyme. Cook until the garlic starts to sizzle, about 1-2 minutes, then reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat, add the crushed olives and lemon zest and let steep for 1 hour. Pour oil over the feta at least 20 minutes before serving. (can be combined to marinate for up to 48 hours)
  • Serve with grilled thinly sliced bread for an appetizer