Best Olive And Caper Relish Recipes

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Provided by Spice Princess

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup sliced green olives
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. When hot, add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the olives, capers, and basil. Season to taste with pepper and serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.2, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 196.1, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.5

Olive and Caper Relish image

Yield makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, rinsed and chopped
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and chopped
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Stir all of the ingredients together.
Variation
Goes with Baked Citrus Halibut with Tomato Sauce (page 123), My Family's Favorite Chicken (page 111), Nana's Egg Salad (page 114), Lemon Mustard Salmon Salad (page 109), and Creamy Polenta (page 134). This relish is also great on a variety of fish, chicken, pasta, and rice dishes, or use it as a sandwich spread or a topping for crostini.
storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days.
nutrition information
(per serving)
Calories: 20
Total Fat: 2g (0.3g saturated, 1.5g monounsaturated)
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Sodium: 110mg