Braised Olives in Tomato Sauce |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Use an assortment of your favorite olives in this dish. Served warm with thick slices of bread for dipping into the savory sauce, this becomes a hearty appetizer or side dish-almost a meal in itself! Ingredients:
2 cups assorted green olives in brine or 2 cups black olives |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
4 -5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped |
2 teaspoons crushed fennel seeds |
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or 2 cups canned tomatoes, drained |
4 -6 minced sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1/4 cup red wine (optional) |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Rinse the olives and set them aside.
2. In a nonreactive skillet or saucepan, warm the oil and garlic on medium heat.
3. When the garlic begins to sizzle, add the olives, fennel seeds, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and the red wine, if using.
4. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat, add the parsley, and serve warm.
6. Enjoy!
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