Description

If you need a quick, delicious, "wow" appetizer, this recipe is for you. The roasted olives are mild, soft and warm. Serve with a spoon on individual appetizer plates or use individual tootpicks to serve.

Ingredients

• 3 c. assorted olives, varying in color, pitted or unpitted (or allow about 1/2 cup per person)
• 1 c. good quality feta cheese, cut in small bite sized cubes
• 1 - 2 red or green jalapenos, thinly sliced, seeds and all (optional)
• juice of 1 lemon
• handful of fresh thyme, divided
• salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• 3 T. good quality olive oil
• 2 T. good quality red wine or sherry vinegar

Steps

1. Set oven to 400 degrees.
2. Spread olives out in a casserole dish or baking pan. Toss with remaining ingredients. Taste the dressing to adjust any of the ingredients.
3. Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling.