Lactose Free Citrus & Herb Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that looks effortlessly impressive but comes together in under fifteen minutes on the stovetop. Warming the olive oil with sliced garlic, rosemary, and thyme coaxes out deep, aromatic flavor before the olives even hit the pan — it's a small step that makes a huge difference. Bright orange and lemon zest, a splash of fresh orange juice, and a pinch each of turmeric and ginger give the whole bowl a citrusy, slightly exotic warmth that keeps people reaching back in. Naturally, there's not a drop of dairy anywhere in this recipe, so it fits seamlessly into a lactose-free lifestyle without any substitutions or label-checking required. The trick is letting the finished olives rest for at least thirty minutes so the infused oil really soaks into every bite. Serve them at room temperature alongside crusty bread, a charcuterie spread, or just a glass of wine — they hold their own in any company.
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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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