Herbed Olive Puree

Total Time: 6 hrs 3 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 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)

Recipe

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