Hazelnut Free Ginger-Scallion Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the bowl before anyone even realizes they've been snacking. A mix of plump, briny olives gets warmed in extra-virgin olive oil with fresh ginger, scallions, garlic, and thyme — a combination that sounds simple but delivers something genuinely special. The ginger adds a bright, slightly spicy warmth that plays beautifully against the richness of the oil and the saltiness of the olives, while lemon zest and a squeeze of juice keep everything feeling fresh and lively. Letting the whole thing rest at room temperature for half an hour before serving is the secret step — the flavors meld and deepen in a way that makes this taste far more involved than it actually is. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additions. Serve them alongside crusty bread to soak up that fragrant, herb-infused oil, or set them out as part of a larger spread — either way, they'll be the first thing gone.
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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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