Blistered Green Olives

 

1 (15oz) can green olives (well drained)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp fresh minced garlic

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (more if you like it real spicy)

 

In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil on medium heat (I have a glass-top stove and set the heat to one notch above medium). Add the drained olives to the pan and toss them with the oil. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until they start to brown and “blister”.  Add the minced garlic to the pan; toss to coat. Continue to sauté the olives and garlic for 2-3 minutes.  Add the red pepper flakes last, about 1 minute before you plan on removing the olives from the pan.  Enjoy hot or cold! I like them both ways.  Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. These are fabulous chopped up later to put in a sandwich or salad. Recipe Notes: Use your own discretion when adding the garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan. I prefer the garlic to be pretty toasty, but if you leave it in there too long it will begin to burn. Same for the red pepper flakes.