Hazelnut Free Citrus & Herb Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that makes guests think you spent hours in the kitchen — when really, the stove does most of the work in under ten minutes. Warm olive oil, sliced garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme bloom together in a small saucepan, creating an aromatic base that coats every olive in something truly special. A hit of orange and lemon zest brightens the whole thing, while ground turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that keeps people reaching back into the bowl. A splash of fresh orange juice stirred in at the end ties all those flavors together with a gentle, citrusy lift. The hardest part is waiting the 30 minutes for the flavors to deepen — but that rest time is what takes these from good to genuinely memorable. Packaged marinated olives often come with mystery oils and flavorings that can be hard to vet, so making your own means you know exactly what went into the bowl. Serve them alongside crusty bread or a cheese board and watch them disappear.
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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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