FRESH TOMATO SAUCE WITH OLIVES AND BASIL

Fresh Tomato Sauce With Olives and Basil image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories easy, quick, condiments, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield Three cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
1 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons pitted and chopped green olives
3 tablespoons pitted and chopped imported black olives
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the basil and olives in a medium-size mixing bowl. Stir the tomato mixture into the basil and olives and let cool to room temperature. Stir in the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 50, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 251 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams