CRUDITES WITH MEDITERRANEAN RELISH

Crudites with Mediterranean Relish image

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup pitted green olives (about 10)
1/4 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
4 large drained canned artichoke hearts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Assorted vegetables

Steps:

Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in canned tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring to simmer. Remove from heat.
Combine sun-dried tomatoes and next 5 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until vegetables are finely chopped. Transfer to medium bowl. Stir in tomato mixture. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Serve with vegetables.