Marinated Olives with Vanilla and Cinnamon

Marinated Olives with Vanilla and Cinnamon Recipe
Victor Protasio
Active Time
15 MIN
Total Time
1 HR 15 MIN
Yield
Serves : 8

Harissa ties in a smoky element, while the warm cinnamon and vanilla bring out the sweet fruitiness in inky black dry-cured olives.

How to Make It

Step
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Add garlic, coriander, fennel, ground peppercorns, and cinnamon sticks, and cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is golden and spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add olives, vermouth, harissa, vanilla bean seeds, and thyme sprigs, and continue to cook, stirring often, until liquid reduces by half and coats the olives, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and stir in the lemon zest and juice. Transfer olives to an airtight container, and chill at least 24 hours or up to 2 weeks. Let olives stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
Marinated Olives with Vanilla and Cinnamon