Baked Olives

Ingredients

• 500g kalamata olives (drained)
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs of thyme
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
• 2 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
• 2 Tbsp extra  virgin olive oil
• rind of 1 orange

Method

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, then pour into a heavy based roasting dish. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes or until olives are plump and juicy.