*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  PURE DI OLIVE NERE (BLACK OLIVE PASTE)

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Italian
                Snacks                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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.
 


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