Walnut 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, rosemary, and thyme come together in a small saucepan to build a fragrant, herb-infused base that coats every olive beautifully. A double hit of citrus zest from both orange and lemon keeps things bright, while ground turmeric and ginger add just enough warmth and depth to make the flavor genuinely interesting. A splash of fresh orange juice stirred in at the end ties everything together with a subtle sweetness that balances the briny olives perfectly. The hardest part is waiting the 30 minutes for the flavors to deepen — but that rest time is what takes these from good to genuinely great. Serve them straight from the bowl with crusty bread or alongside a cheese board, and watch them disappear fast.
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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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