Barley Free Citrus & Herb Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that makes guests think you've been cooking all day — when really, the whole thing comes together in under fifteen minutes on the stovetop. Warm olive oil slowly coaxes the garlic until it's golden and fragrant, then the olives get tossed in with bright citrus zests, earthy turmeric, and a whisper of ginger for a flavor profile that feels genuinely special. A final splash of fresh orange juice ties everything together with a little acidity that keeps the richness in check. The key is that 30-minute rest at the end — it lets all those aromatics sink deep into every olive so each bite is layered and complex. Every ingredient here is naturally free from grain-based additives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers sneaking into your spread. Serve them straight from the bowl with crusty bread, alongside a cheese board, or just as a standalone snack — they disappear fast either way.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mixed olives, pitted or unpitted
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp orange zest (from about ½ orange)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about ½ lemon)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary sprigs, and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until the garlic is softened and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 4–5 minutes — watch closely, as the garlic can brown quickly.
- 2
Add the olives, orange zest, lemon zest, turmeric, ginger, and salt to the pan. Stir to coat the olives in the oil and spices, then cook until the olives are warmed through and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
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