Olive Stew

Olive Stew

by: Helen Park

Tender and flavorful olive stew is a great dish; a topping for a well of labne or hummus; or as a sauce for roasted chicken and braised dishes.  Hot or cold, it’s delicious and elegant with a touch of mild heat from our B Marion blend and chocolatey Urfa chili.

Serves: 3 cups

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped

• 2 cup pitted olives, drained and cut in half

• 1 cup water

• 1 Tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp Urfa chili

• 1 Tbsp B Marion blend

• 2 Tbsp garlic slices

• 1 Tbsp lemon zest

• Salt to taste

• 1 cup labne or hummus

• Olive oil to finish

Directions

1. In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering and cook the red onions over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the olives, water, tomato paste, thyme, Urfa, B Marion, and garlic slices and bring the pan to a boil.  Reduce to simmer for 20 minutes or until the olives are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is reduced by half.

3. Stir in the lemon zest to finish and adjust with salt if needed.

4. Onto a plate, spread the labne with a well in the center and add a cup of the olive stew.

5. Finish with a drizzling of olive oil and dive in with some thick, fresh, bread.

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