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!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the mixed olives under cold water and drain. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the olives, orange zest, lemon zest, and sliced garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat until warm but not hot (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Stir in the red chili flakes, ground cumin, ground coriander, orange juice, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper into the warm oil mixture.

Step 6

Pour the infused oil and spice mixture over the olives in the mixing bowl. Toss well to coat all the olives evenly.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

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

Serving size	672.8 grams (672.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1650

Total Fat 176.10g	226%
Saturated Fat 25.50g	127%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4223mg	184%
Total Carbohydrate 28.10g	10%
Dietary Fiber 19.40g	69%
Total Sugars 3.00g
Protein 5.00g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 387mg	30%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 368mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 92.3%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 6.5%