Peanut Free Cilantro-Lime Marinated Olives
Briny olives get a serious upgrade here, bathed in a warm, fragrant oil infused with garlic, fresh ginger, lime zest, and a whisper of turmeric. The result is a snack or appetizer that tastes like it came from a specialty shop but comes together in your own kitchen with minimal effort. Gently heating the olive oil with the aromatics before pouring it over the olives is the real trick — it coaxes out deep, layered flavor that a cold marinade just can't match. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice brighten everything up at the end, keeping the whole thing lively and vibrant. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to squint at labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your snack spread. These are wonderful alongside crusty bread, scattered over a cheese board, or honestly eaten straight from the jar while you're waiting for dinner to be ready.
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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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