Greek Marinated Olives

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Ingredients

Olives*

Juice and rind of 1 lemon

1 Garlic clove -- crushed

1/4 cup Coriander seeds

1/4 cup Olive oil

Preparation

*Buy cracked green olives in the jar - or buy Greek green olives in brine - and press down on each olive with the side of a knife to partially crack the olive. Rinse olives under cold water, drain well and place in a bowl.

Squeeze on lemon juice. Add crushed garlic, coarsely pounded coriander seeds and olive oil. Cut the lemon rind into thin strips and add to marinade. Stir well and leave for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving as an appetizer with bread or as an accompaniment to meals.

Ingredients for marinade: