Almonds Slow Roasted with Spanish Olives & Oranges

total time:
2 hr 10 minutes
Serves 20
AllysonAllyson Clark

Easy appetizer. From Tyler Florence.

ingredients

  • 2 pounds Spanish olives, such as manzanilla or gordal, with pits
  • 1 orange, unpeeled, sliced into 1/8-inch circles
  • 1 cup whole almonds, with skin
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 red chile pepper, halved lengthwise (optional)

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 300°.

  • 2

    Combine the olives and remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 2 hours.

  • 3

    Drain the oil out (keep it to use as a bread dip) and serve the olives warm or at room temperature with assorted cheeses.

notes

Great starter for paella; especially tasty with manchego cheese. Makes the entire house smell great!

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