Roasted Nuts and Olives (01.29.13)

By Jennifer Burns, Dan’s Market

Ingredients:

• 1/2 jar kalamata and/or green olives, drained
• 1/2 can black olives, drained
• 1 clove garlic, finely diced
• 1 bay leaf
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Pinch of chopped parsley
• Pinch of chopped oregano
• Pinch of lemon zest
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 1/2 cup walnuts and/or whole almonds
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut a large piece of aluminum foil. Place all ingredients in the middle of the foil. Fold tightly, creating a pouch. Roast for 20 minutes. Carefully, open the pouch (steam) and remove the bay leaf. Place into a bowl and serve immediately.