Vegan 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. Gently warming the garlic in olive oil until it turns just golden coaxes out a mellow, almost sweet depth that raw garlic simply can't deliver. The combination of orange and lemon zest with fresh rosemary and thyme gives the whole bowl a bright, herbaceous lift, while a pinch of turmeric and ginger adds a subtle warmth that keeps things interesting. A final splash of fresh orange juice ties everything together before the olives rest and soak up all that infused oil. Since every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's nothing to swap or second-guess — no honey, no dairy, no hidden animal products lurking in a marinade packet. Serve them warm or at room temperature alongside crusty bread, and watch them disappear 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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