Green Olive Dip (Maazat Zaytoon) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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From: Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa by Habeeb Salloum. From Palestine and Jordan regions. Ingredients:
2 cups green olives, pitted and rinsed |
4 tablespoons tahini |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne |
1 small tomato, finely chopped to serve |
1 tablespoon olive oil, to serve |
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients except tomatoes and olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Spread on a serving platter and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Garnish with tomato pieces, sprinkle with oil, and serve.
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