Warm Olives with Sesame Seeds and Oregano

• Recipe by Ana Sortun

At Oleana, Ana Sortun uses za’atar—a type of dried summer savory—instead of the fresh oregano she offers as a substitute here.

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3. 3/4 pound Niçoise olives or other full-flavored brine-cured black olives, rinsed and dried
4. 1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2. Heat the olive oil in the skillet. Add the olives and oregano and cook over low heat, stirring, just until heated through. Stir in the sesame seeds, transfer to a bowl and serve.