Wheat Free 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. Warm olive oil carries sliced garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme until everything turns fragrant and golden, then the olives go in to soak up every bit of that infused richness. Orange and lemon zest brighten the whole thing, while a pinch of turmeric and ginger add a subtle, unexpected warmth that keeps people reaching back into the bowl. A final splash of fresh orange juice ties the flavors together beautifully before the olives rest and deepen at room temperature. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat — no hidden fillers, no starchy brine additives, just whole, clean components you can feel good about. Serve them alongside a cheese board, set them out before dinner, or keep a jar in the fridge for snacking throughout the week. The infused oil left in the bowl is practically a bonus — perfect for dipping if you have a safe bread on hand, or just drizzled over roasted vegetables.
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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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