Caramelized Onion and Green Olive Tapenade

(makes 3 cups)

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
  
• 1 small onion, chopped
  
• ½ tsp dried basil
  
• 2 cups pitted green olives
  
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
  
• ¼ cup dry white wine
  
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  

Preparation:

• Heat olive oil in a small saucepan with medium heat.
• Add onion and cook for 7-8 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  
• Stir in basil and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  
• Add vinegar and white wine, bring to a boil then reduce heat and cook for an additional 7 minutes or until most of the liquid volatile, stirring occasionally.
  
• Place onion mixture in a food processor, then add the green olives and black pepper. Process until smooth.
  

Make 28 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon (14 g)): 18 Calories, 0 g Protein, 0 g carbohydrates, 0 g Dietary Fiber, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 228 mg sodium