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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Italian
Snacks Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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18 oz Black olives in brine
1/2 c Olive oil
Grated zest & juice of 1
-- lemon
10 ea Grindings of black pepper
1 tb Fresh breadcrumbs
1 pn Salt
Put all the ingredients in a blender or in a food
processor & blend. You may leave the paste chunky or
proceed to make a smooth paste. Leave to mellow for
several hours before serving. The olive paste will
keep for weeks under a 1/4" layer of olive oil in a
tightly covered container kept in the refrigerator.
Use in other dishes or as part of an antipasto.
**NOTE: Use black olives such as Italian Gaeta, French
Vall'Aurea or French Nicoise, all pitted.
