Gut Friendly Lemon Herb Marinated Olives
Olives are already a gut-friendly powerhouse, and marinating them in warm, fragrant oil with anti-inflammatory spices takes them to a whole new level. The combination of turmeric and ginger gives this recipe a gentle, functional edge that goes way beyond your average snack bowl. Sliced garlic blooms slowly in extra-virgin olive oil until just golden, building a deeply savory base that soaks into every olive as it chills. Fresh thyme and rosemary add herbal brightness, while lemon zest and juice cut through the richness with a clean, citrusy lift. The longer the olives sit in that infused oil, the better they taste — and the whole thing keeps in the fridge for up to five days, making it an easy make-ahead option for grazing throughout the week. Bring them back to room temperature before serving so the oil loosens up and everything glistens beautifully, with a scatter of fresh parsley if you want a little extra color.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mixed olives, pitted or unpitted
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 1 tsp zest and 2 tbsp juice)
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs, turmeric, ginger, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely, as the garlic can brown quickly.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
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