Turkey Free Lemon Herb Marinated Olives

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

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Briny, fragrant, and deeply savory, these marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the bowl before anyone realizes how little effort went into making them. Warm olive oil infused with garlic, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, and ginger creates an aromatic base that clings to every olive and gets better the longer it sits. The bright hit of lemon zest and juice cuts through the richness beautifully, keeping the whole thing feeling fresh and lively. This is naturally a meat-free snack built entirely around pantry staples and fresh herbs — no processed ingredients, no hidden animal proteins, nothing to second-guess on the label. A quick warm on the stovetop and a rest in the fridge is genuinely all it takes, making this an ideal make-ahead option for entertaining or casual snacking throughout the week. Serve them at room temperature with crusty bread or alongside a cheese board and watch them steal the show.

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Ingredients

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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