1 ½ cup pitted mixed olives 5 small cloves garlic, peeled, halved lengthwise, green sprouts removed 3 small sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 larger sprig cut into 2 to 3 pieces 3 sprigs fresh thyme 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Pinch kosher salt or flaked sea salt Few coarse grinds black pepper Small pinch Aleppo or crushed red pepper (optional)
