Marinated Olives

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups Sicilian cracked green olives or other green olives
• 1 1/2 cups kalamata olives
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1. In a medium-size, heavy skillet, stir the oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes over medium heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in the olives.
3. Add the lemon juice and basil, and toss to coat.
4. Transfer the olive mixture to a container.
5. Cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend, stirring occasionally, about 12 hours.
6. Bring the olive mixture to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
7. Transfer the olive mixture to a small bowl and serve.

olive oil, lemon zest, red pepper, kalamata olives, lemon juice, fresh basil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/marinated-olives-376645 (may not work)