Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　25 min

　　File this one under "secret weapon" and pull it out whenever you need a quick but impressive appetizer. Warming the olives in thyme- and-lemon-zest-infused oil awakens their flavor and transforms a goat-cheese medallion into a sumptuous warm spread for flatbread.

Ingredients

　　1/2 cup assorted olives

　　3 fresh thyme sprigs

　　3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

　　1 (4- to 5-ounce) fresh goat-cheese medallion or 2 (2-ounces) goat-cheese buttons

　　Crisp Rosemary Flatbread

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Step 2

　　Cooks' note:

　　This dish can be prepared 2 hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.