Goat Cheese with Olives, Lemon, and Thyme

1. • 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
2. • Crisp Rosemary Flatbread

PREPARATION

1. 1. Heat olives, thyme, oil, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small skillet or saucepan over low heat until fragrant (do not simmer). Cool to room temperature.
   2. Serve olive mixture over goat cheese.

Cooks' note:

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

From Epicurious