Xanthan Gum Free Citrus & Herb Marinated Olives
Warm, fragrant, and impossibly easy to pull together, these marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that makes a simple gathering feel genuinely special. Sliced garlic is gently coaxed in olive oil until golden, then tossed with olives, bright citrus zest, rosemary, thyme, and a whisper of turmeric and ginger — the result is deeply savory with a sunny, aromatic lift. A splash of fresh orange juice stirred in at the end ties everything together with just enough brightness to balance the briny olives. The whole recipe is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers, since it relies entirely on real ingredients you can see and smell — no additives, no fillers, nothing hidden. That makes it a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating ingredient labels at the store. Letting the olives rest in that infused oil before serving is the move that takes them from good to great, so resist the urge to dig in immediately. Serve them alongside crusty bread or 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
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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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