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Black or Green Olive Spread

Condiments - Spread - -

INGREDIENTS

3/4 lb / 350 g oil cured black olives
1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for topping
2-3 minced cloves garlic
1/2 - 1 t crumbled dried oregano
Pinch or two of crumbled dried rosemary or 2 times as much fresh
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
A little fresh lemon juice
Pinch of hot red pepper flakes, optional

METHOD

Pit olives if not already pit-free. Combine olives, 1/4 cup oil, garlic and herbs. Pulse ingredients together in a blender or food processor to form a grainy puree, not a smooth paste. Taste and add more herbs if necessary, plus black pepper, lemon juice and hot pepper flakes if using. The flavour of the mixture will develop further.

Pack mixture into a clean jar with an airtight lid. Cover the puree with a thin layer of olive oil, then put the lid on and refridgerate. It will keep for a few months.

Let come to room temperature before serving. Refridgerate leftovers, first adding a fresh topping of oil.

NOTES

Makes about 2 cups

posted by T5NF

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