Barley Free Cilantro-Lime Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of snack that makes a simple spread feel genuinely impressive. Briny mixed olives get bathed in a warm, fragrant oil infused with garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric, and lime zest — then finished with bright lime juice and torn cilantro for a flavor that's citrusy, herby, and a little exotic all at once. The technique of gently warming the oil first is the real secret here, coaxing every aromatic into something deeply fragrant before it ever touches the olives. Store-bought marinated olives can be a gamble when you're avoiding certain grains, since flavored products sometimes sneak in unexpected additives — making this homemade version a genuinely reassuring choice. Everything in this recipe is straightforward and naturally free of grain-based ingredients, so you can serve it with total confidence. Just an hour of marinating time is all it takes before they're ready, though they only get better as they sit. Set them out at your next gathering and watch them disappear.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mixed olives, pitted or unpitted, drained
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, garlic, ginger, lime zest, turmeric, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Place the drained olives in a jar or airtight container. Pour the warm oil mixture over the olives, then add the lime juice and cilantro (and parsley, if using). Stir gently to coat.
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