Oats 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 stovetop does most of the work in under ten minutes. Warm olive oil, sliced garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme come together in a small saucepan to build a deeply fragrant base, and then the olives go in to soak up every bit of it. Orange and lemon zest add a bright citrus lift, while ground turmeric and ginger bring a subtle warmth that keeps things interesting. A splash of fresh orange juice at the end ties it all together with a little acidity that balances the richness of the oil. The real magic happens during that 30-minute rest — the flavors meld and deepen into something that tastes like it came from a specialty shop. Every ingredient here is naturally free from grain-based fillers or thickeners, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your snack spread. Serve them alongside crusty bread, cheese, or charcuterie and watch the bowl empty faster than you expected.
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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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