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Tapenade with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Davina uses this olive paste as a pizza topping, as a flavor pickup for purchased pasta sauces and as a spread for baguette slices.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1

/4 cup olive oil

2

cups sliced onions

1

/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1

/2 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamanta)

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Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over low heat. Add onions, sauté until dark brown, occasionally scraping up brown bits, about 30 minutes Transfer onions to processor. Add tomatoes and olive. Using on/off turns, process until chunky paste forms (do not puree). Season with pepper. Cool. (Can be made one week ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)