Yeast Free Marinated Olives with Citrus and Herbs
Briny, fragrant, and impossibly easy to pull together, these citrus-and-herb marinated olives are the kind of appetizer that makes a simple gathering feel genuinely special. A mix of Castelvetrano, Kalamata, and Cerignola olives brings a range of textures and flavors — buttery, meaty, and bold — all bathed in extra-virgin olive oil that slowly absorbs the brightness of orange and lemon zest. Fresh rosemary and thyme bloom in the warm oil alongside smashed garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes, creating an infused base that smells absolutely incredible. The whole process happens in a single saucepan, and that 30-minute resting period is where the real magic happens as every olive soaks up those layered flavors. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient here is whole, fresh, or minimally processed, with zero fermented or yeast-derived components to worry about. Serve them warm straight from the pan or at room temperature alongside crusty bread, cheese, or charcuterie, and watch them disappear faster than you expected.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mixed olives, drained (such as castelvetrano, kalamata, and cerignola)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled
- 3 wide strips orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
- 2 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp fennel seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, garlic, orange zest, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, and fennel seeds (if using) in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until the oil begins to sizzle gently around the garlic and the herbs are fragrant, about 4–5 minutes. Do not let the garlic brown.
- 2
Add the drained olives to the saucepan and stir to coat. Continue to warm over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the olives are heated through and the oil is deeply fragrant, about 4–5 minutes.
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