Pecan Free Citrus & Herb Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that makes people think you spent hours in the kitchen when really it all comes together in one small saucepan. Warming the olive oil with garlic, rosemary, and thyme first is the secret move — it coaxes out deep, aromatic flavor before the olives even hit the pan. A hit of orange and lemon zest brightens everything up, while ground turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that feels unexpected and completely addictive. A splash of fresh orange juice stirred in at the end ties the whole thing together with a gentle citrusy lift. The hardest part is waiting the 30 minutes for the flavors to deepen before you dig in — but it is absolutely worth it. Serve them alongside crusty bread and a glass of wine, and watch them disappear faster than anything else on the table.
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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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