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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Adapted from What's Cooking America. Ingredients:
8 ounces black olives in brine, pitted (about 1 cup) |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1/2 lemon, juice and zest of, grated |
3 small garlic cloves, minced |
fresh ground black pepper (about 5-6 turns of the grinder) |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste) |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 tsp. dried) |
2 tablespoons capers, drained |
salt |
Directions:
1. In a food processor(or blender), place olives, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper. Blend until a little chunky.
2. Cover and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend for several hours.
3. Return mixture to food processor and add red pepper flakes, basil, and capers; blend until mixture is smooth and spreadable. Season with more salt to taste if desired.
4. Refrigerate until serving(can be prepared 4 days ahead).
5. Serve at room temperature with Italian bread, crackers, pita toasts, etc. Enjoy!
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