High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger-Scallion Marinated Olives
Briny, fragrant, and deeply savory, these marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the bowl before you even sit down. The combination of fresh ginger, sliced scallions, and garlic bloomed gently in good olive oil creates an aromatic base that clings to every olive in the most satisfying way. A hit of lemon zest and lemon juice at the end keeps things bright, while the thyme sprigs add an earthy, herbal note that ties it all together. Store-bought marinated olives are a minefield for sneaky sweeteners and additives, but every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — real produce, quality oil, and nothing processed. That makes this a genuinely clean, whole-food snack you can feel good about serving. The brief rest at room temperature is the secret weapon: it gives the flavors time to meld and deepen without any extra effort on your part. Whether you're setting out a spread for guests or just treating yourself to something special on a weeknight, these olives deliver serious flavor with minimal fuss.
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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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