Chestnut Free Citrus & Herb Marinated Olives
Warm, fragrant, and impossibly easy to pull together, these citrus and herb marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that makes a simple spread feel genuinely special. Mixed olives get gently coaxed in extra-virgin olive oil with sliced garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme until everything turns soft and deeply aromatic. Orange and lemon zest bring a bright, sunny lift, while ground turmeric and ginger add just enough warmth to keep things interesting. A splash of fresh orange juice stirred in at the end ties it all together with a subtle sweetness that balances the briny olives beautifully. The real magic happens during that 30-minute rest — the infused oil soaks into every olive, turning a handful of pantry staples into something that tastes like it came from a specialty shop. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so you can set this out at a party or holiday table without a second thought. Serve with crusty bread to soak up that gorgeous infused oil, and don't be surprised when the bowl empties fast.
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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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