Brazil Nut Free Citrus & Herb Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that makes guests think you spent hours in the kitchen — but the whole thing comes together in under ten 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 combination that feels genuinely special. A splash of fresh orange juice stirred in at the end ties everything together with a subtle sweetness that balances the briny olives beautifully. The real magic happens during that 30-minute rest, when the infused oil soaks into every olive and the herbs do their quiet work. This recipe is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additions. Serve them alongside crusty bread to soak up that gorgeous herb-and-citrus oil, or pile them onto a charcuterie board and watch them disappear first.
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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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