Olive Paste

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• 1 cup olives, such as Niçoise, Kalamata, or green, pitted
• ¼ cup capers, rinsed
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
• 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly milled pepper
• Fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, make a smooth paste of the olives, capers, garlic, and thyme if using dried. Add the olive oil while the machine is running. Season with pepper and add lemon juice and thyme if using fresh.