Peanut Free Citrus & Herb Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that makes guests think you spent way more effort than you actually did. Warm olive oil carries the fragrance of fresh rosemary and thyme while softened garlic adds a mellow, savory depth that raw garlic simply can't match. The combination of orange and lemon zest with a splash of fresh orange juice gives every olive a bright, citrusy lift, while ground turmeric and ginger add just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Letting the whole batch rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes is the move — the infused oil soaks into each olive and the flavors genuinely deepen into something special. Store-bought marinated olives can be hit or miss, and checking labels for unexpected additives gets old fast, so making your own with straightforward pantry ingredients is a satisfying solution. Serve them straight from the bowl with crusty bread to soak up that gorgeous infused oil, or set them out alongside 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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