Pork Free Ginger-Scallion Marinated Olives
These marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that disappears before anyone even sits down. A warm bath of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh ginger, scallions, and garlic transforms a simple bowl of mixed olives into something genuinely special — fragrant, bright, and a little addictive. The lemon zest and juice added off the heat keep everything lively, cutting through the richness of the oil in the best possible way. Letting the olives rest for thirty minutes before serving is the secret step that pulls it all together, giving the flavors time to meld and deepen. Every ingredient here is straightforward and clean, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your spread. Serve them warm or at room temperature alongside crusty bread, and watch them vanish.
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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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