[recipe] Compassionate's Caviar

[Guest guest]

I got this recipe off another list I am on.

I loved everything about it, except for the name.

I think compassionate reflects the spirit of why

this caviar is way more rich (hardly poor), than real caviar.

 

Poor Man's Caviar

Source: Oak Cafe, Sacramento, CA

 

Yields 2.5 cups

 

1/2 lb. Kalamata , pitted, rinsed and drained

1/2 lb. green olives, pitted rinsed and drained

1 cup capers, salt-packed, rinsed and drained

3-6 Tbsp. lemon juice

5 garlic cloves

1/2 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley

3-4 Tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. dried savory or oregano, crumbled

1/2-1 tsp. freshly ground white pepper

2-3 tsp. dried whole wheat bread crumbs (optional)

 

In a food processor, combine the olives, capers,

lemon juice and garlic and process to a smooth paste.

Add parsley and process to incorporate. Add oil, savory

(or oregano), white pepper and process to blend. Taste.

Season to your taste. If mixture is dry add olive oil.

If it is too moist, stir in bread crumbs. Cover and

refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.

 

***Try substuting cayenne pepper (to replace the white pepper)

for a healthier option

 

~ PT ~

 

No amount of ability is of the slightest avail without honor.

~ Andrew Carnegie