Sauteed Black Olives

* Exported from MasterCook *

SAUTEED BLACK OLIVES

Recipe By : NY Times (7-6-97) Molly O'Neill
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cloves garlic -- peeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 plum tomatoes -- coarsely chopped
1 pound small black, brine-cured olives
1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary -- chopped
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
1 Tablespoon flat-leaf parsley -- minced


Over medium heat, saute the garlic in the oil until it starts to soften. Add
the tomatoes and cook briefly, about 3 minutes. Add the olives, rosemary,
pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes,
basting the olives with the tomato sauce. Garnish with parsley. Serve
immediately.
Yield: 6 appetizer servings.

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