Simmered Chili Olives

EdsGirlAngie's Note:

A short simmer in some tomato-garlic-pepper seasoning does wonders for the ordinary olive! Serve at room temperature for a unique addition to a relish tray. Prep time includes cooling overnight.

• Total Time: 9 hrs
• Prep Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• ¾ cup pitted black olives
• ¾ cup pitted green olives
• 2 tomatoes , peeled,seeded,and finely chopped
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic , minced (or more if you like!)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

Directions:

1. *imported olives are nice, but any will do Bring olives to a boil in a saucepan of water.
2. Drain and rinse under cold water; repeat process.
3. Drain again, and set aside.
4. Place remaining ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add olives with 1/4 cup water; simmer over low heat until water is absorbed.
6. Let cool overnight.
7. Serve at room temperature.

Reviews

[yogi]

The olives turned out beautifully! Looks so pretty with the different olives and the red of the tomato. Olives, garlic (yes, I added extra- about 3 or 4 cloves), tomato, spicy red pepper... delicious flavors all combined. I have to say, we ate a bunch of them and then decided to do a rough chop and mix it in with freshly cooked angel hair pasta, and it made a fantastic pasta dish as well!

[Ameliahead]

I made these for Christmas last year and forgot to review! Very tasty. I'm thinking of making them again this year. I actually prefer them warm.