*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Baked Olives

Recipe By     : For Women First - August, 1991
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       To Post

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      cloves        garlic
   1 1/2  teaspoons     dried thyme
   1      teaspoon      red pepper flakes
   1      cup           olive oil
   3      cups          black olives

1. Heat oven to 300 degrees.

2. Cut garlic intol slivers and combine with thyme, pepper flakes and oil in a 
baking pan.

3. Add olives and toss. Bake until olives are plump, about 40 minutes. Let cool
; refrigerate.

4. Bring to room temperature and lift olives out of the oil to serve.

Notes: Leftover oil can be used to dress pasta or vegetables. Per 1/4 cup servi
ng: 272 calories, 30g fat




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