BLOODY MARY DIP WITH FOCACCIA SKEWERS

Bloody Mary Dip with Focaccia Skewers image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

14 ounces (400 grams) tomato passata
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (no anchovies)
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
2 ounces vodka, optional
Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco, to taste
20 small pimento-stuffed green olives
3 sticks celery, strings peeled away and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 ounces good-quality store-bought focaccia, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

For the dip: Put the tomato passata, oil, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire, celery salt, vodka if using and hot sauce into a medium sauté pan or saucepan over medium heat and simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
For the focaccia skewers: Meanwhile, thread an olive, piece of celery and cube of focaccia onto each cocktail skewer.
Pour the dip into a serving bowl, place on a board and arrange the dipping skewers next to it. The dip can be served warm or at room temperature.