Soy Free Herb-Marinated Olives
These warm, herb-infused olives are the kind of appetizer that makes a simple gathering feel instantly more sophisticated. A mix of Castelvetrano, Kalamata, and Cerignola olives brings a range of buttery, briny, and meaty flavors to the bowl, and gently warming them in olive oil with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and oregano takes everything to another level entirely. The lemon zest and red pepper flakes add just enough brightness and heat to keep things interesting. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from soy in any form — no hidden additives, no label-scanning required. The technique is simple: a few minutes on the stovetop to bloom the aromatics, then a slow rest in the infused oil so the flavors fully meld together. They're equally at home alongside crusty bread and cheese or set out as a standalone snack, and the leftover infused oil is practically a condiment on its own.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mixed olives (such as castelvetrano, kalamata, and cerignola), drained
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about ½ lemon)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until 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 drained olives and lemon zest to the saucepan. Stir to coat and continue warming over medium-low heat until the olives are heated through and the oil is bubbling gently around them, about 3–4 minutes.
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