Mediterranean Roasted Potatoes for Clay Cooker

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mediterranean Roasted Potatoes for Clay Cooker

Recipe By : Nancy Ross/ Naples FL 4/96
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic- Mediterranean Side Dishes- Potatoes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds small red potatoes -- scrubbed
-- cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small red onions -- thinly sliced
12 black olives -- thinly sliced
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 cloves garlic -- peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons raisins
Salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste
1/2 cup sweet red vermouth
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Basil leaves -- for garnish

OVEN: 425
Soak a clay cooker in water for 10 to 15 minutes.

Place potatoes and onions in cooker. Toss with oil. Add olives, pine nuts,
garlic and raisins.

Season with salt and pepper. Mix in vermouth.

Roast 1 hour or til tender. Remove cooker from oven and place on a towel for 10
minutes. (Do not place hot cooker on a cold surface.) Let cool 10 minutes.
remove lid and stir in sliced basil. Garnish with basil leaves. and serve.

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NOTES : *Can also use roasting pan. Cover tightly before roasting.