Tuna (Or Sardine) and Olive Paste Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup best-quality french brine-cured black olives, pitted (such as nyons)
2 tbsp capers , in vinegar, drained
2 tbsp dry red wine
2 plump garlic cloves, peeled , green germs removed, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 (7 oz) can best-quality tuna in olive oil ( do not drain)
1 -2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , as necessary

Directions:

In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine all the ingredients.
Process to form a thick paste, adding additional oil if necessary to form a smooth puree.
Taste for seasoning.
The spread can be stored, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week.
Variation: Along the same lines, prepare a more pungent sardine-based spread, or sardinade, substituting a 3 3/4 ounce can of best-quality sardines cured in olive oil for the canned tuna.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	97.21 Kcal (407 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.14g	14%
Sodium	503.39mg	21%
Potassium	7.47mg	0%
Total Carbs	1.79g	1%
Sugars	0.04g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.1g	0%
Protein	1.29g	3%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	1.8mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	232.21 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat	196.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.83g	14%
Sodium	1202.48mg	21%
Potassium	17.83mg	0%
Total Carbs	4.27g	1%
Sugars	0.09g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.24g	0%
Protein	3.07g	3%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	4.3mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.7

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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