HERBED OLIVE PUREE

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Original recipe by the Roman Statesman Cato the Elder in the second century B.C. Recipe "modernization" found in "The Philosopher's Kitchen" by Francine Segan.

Provided by ThatSouthernBelle

Categories     Spreads

Time 6h3m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted
1/2 cup large green olives
1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
10 fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/4 cup minced assorted fresh herb, such as parsley, mint, and basil
6 pita breads, warmed and cut into quarters (optional)

Steps:

  • Puree the olives, onion, garlic, mint leaves, oil, fennel seeds, cumin, and coriander in a food processor until smooth.
  • Place the puree in a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for at least 6 hours.
  • Before serving, stir well, top with the minced herbs, and place on a plate with the warm pita bread sections.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 164, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.2

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