Brazil Nut Free Ginger-Scallion Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that makes guests think you spent hours in the kitchen — when really, the whole thing comes together in under fifteen minutes on the stovetop. A mix of plump, meaty olives like Castelvetrano, Kalamata, or Cerignola gets warmed in fragrant olive oil alongside scallions, fresh ginger, and thinly sliced garlic until everything turns silky and deeply aromatic. The ginger is the real star here, adding a bright, slightly spicy warmth that you don't usually find in a classic marinated olive recipe. A hit of lemon zest and fresh lemon juice at the end keeps the whole thing lively and balanced. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just good, clean flavors. Let the olives rest for at least thirty minutes before serving and the oil transforms into something almost sauce-like, perfect for scooping up with crusty bread. Scatter a little fresh parsley on top and you've got a showstopper snack that looks as good as it tastes.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mixed olives, pitted or unpitted (such as castelvetrano, kalamata, or cerignola)
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, scallions, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the scallions are softened and the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 4–5 minutes. Watch closely — the garlic can brown quickly at this stage.
- 2
Add the olives and thyme sprigs to the pan. Stir to coat the olives in the oil, then cook until the olives are warmed through and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
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