Tangier Olive Jar
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant markets of North Africa with this Tangier Olive Jar recipe, a stunning appetizer bursting with bold, aromatic flavors. Featuring a medley of green and black olives marinated in a fragrant blend of warming spices, citrus zest, fresh herbs, and extra virgin olive oil, this dish is the perfect harmony of savory, zesty, and mildly spicy. The infusion of rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves adds layers of herbaceous depth, while a touch of orange juice and white wine vinegar brings a bright, tangy finish. Prepared in just 10 minutes and refrigerated to let the flavors meld, this make-ahead recipe is ideal for entertaining or elevating your everyday charcuterie board. Serve these marinated olives at room temperature for maximum flavor impact and watch them disappear at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed olives (green and black, unpitted)
- 0.5 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the mixed olives under cold water and drain. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the olives, orange zest, lemon zest, and sliced garlic cloves.
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat until warm but not hot (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the fresh rosemary sprig, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to the warm oil, allowing the flavors to infuse for 1–2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the red chili flakes, ground cumin, ground coriander, orange juice, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper into the warm oil mixture.
Pour the infused oil and spice mixture over the olives in the mixing bowl. Toss well to coat all the olives evenly.
Transfer the olive mixture to a clean, air-tight glass jar. Gently press the olives down to ensure they are submerged in the oil. If needed, top with more olive oil.
Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, let the olives come to room temperature for about 20–30 minutes. Stir gently and serve in a bowl as part of an appetizer spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.1 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4222 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 387 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
