These Marinated Olives are packed with flavor and so simple to make! Olive oil, citrus peel, garlic, and fresh herbs take these olives to the next level.
Little Nibbles
Often overlooked, olives make a spread feel complete. Nothing rounds out a plate better than a salty little bite. As opposed to spending a small fortune at those fancy grab and go olive bars, why not take things up a notch and marinate them yourself?
How To Make Marinated Olives
Making these gorgeous jewels is sinfully simple. By following a few simple steps, you’ll have flavorful marinated olives that you can keep in the refrigerator for impromptu snacking and entertaining alike. In a saucepan you’ll combine:
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Citrus Peel
- Fresh Herbs
- Mustard Seeds
You’ll add the olives and bring everything to a gentle simmer. I like to store these olives in a lidded glass jar in the refrigerator, making gourmet bites within reach, always.
Marinated Olives
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 strips orange peel
- 2 strips lemon peel
- 2 tsp chopped rosemary, plus 1 sprig
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 lb olive medly, or 1 1/2 cups total of mixed olives
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add olive oil. Allow to warm 1 minute as you prepare the ingredients.
- Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, remove two 1/2 inch wide and 1 inch long strips of both orange and lemon peel. Do your best to avoid the white pith, which is bitter.
- Smash 3 cloves of garlic, removing the papery skin. Chop the rosemary.
- Add orange and lemon peel, garlic, chopped rosemary, rosemary sprig, thyme sprigs, mustard seeds, and bay leaf. Allow to gently simmer, 1 additional minute.
- Add olives, stirring to combine. Allow to warm for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer olives either to a dish to enjoy immediately, or else to a jar that seals to store in the refrigerator.