Wheat Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Berry Compote
This compote is one of those dishes that sounds unexpected but tastes completely inevitable — sweet berries, briny Kalamata olives, and juicy cherry tomatoes all collapsing together into something jammy, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. The turmeric and fresh thyme weave through the whole thing, giving it a warmth that feels both rustic and a little exotic. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-squinting required — just good, whole food doing its thing. A hit of honey and fresh lemon juice at the end pulls the sweet and savory elements into perfect balance. Serve it warm with torn basil scattered over the top and it looks like something you'd find on a sun-drenched Mediterranean table. It works beautifully spooned over grilled fish, stirred into grain bowls, or simply scooped up with your favorite wheat-free bread or crackers.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- salt, to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 1–2 minutes. Watch closely, as garlic can brown quickly.
- 2
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and release their juices, about 4–5 minutes.
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