Pan Roasted Olives With Fresh Herbs

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Pan roasted olives are a simple and flavorful appetizer that involves tossing olives in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, and then roasting them in a hot skillet until they are crispy and fragrant. The olives can be served warm or at room temperature, and they make a great addition to a cheese board or mezze platter.

The recipe can be easily customized by using different types of olives and herbs, and adding other ingredients like chili flakes, orange zest, or chopped nuts. Pan roasted olives are a delicious and easy way to add a burst of flavor to any meal or snack.

Ingredients

10 oz block of Feta Cheese1 cup Ricotta Cheese3 tsp honey, divided2 cups assorted olives3 Tbs good olive oil1 shallot, sliced thinGrated lemon peel from 1⁄2 of lemonOrange peel strips1⁄4 tsp fennel seeds2 sprigs fresh thyme, divided1⁄4 tsp smoked paprika1 Tbs fresh lemon juice2 tsp fresh oregano leaves

Directions

1. Place the feta and ricotta in a medium bowl, add 2 tsp honey. Reserve 1 tsp honey for the olives.2. Whip the mixture together with a hand held mixer for 2 minutes and spread onto your serving plate.3. Use a hand held peeler and slice off 3 peels from the orange. You don’t want the white pith, only the orange skin. Slice each strip into long thin strips.4. Heat oil in medium fry pan over medium heat. Add fennel seed & shallot for 1 minute, stir. Turn heat to low, add grated lemon peel, orange peel, smoked paprika and 1 thyme sprig. Cook another 30 seconds, stir.5. Stir in lemon juice and honey.6. Cut or tear 1/3 to 1/2 of the olives in half. Add olives, toss, warm 30 seconds, remove from heat, cool to room temperature & pour over the ricotta/feta mixture. Decorate with extra thyme sprigs & fresh oregano leaves7. Serve with fresh bread, toasted bread, crackers or gluten free alternative.