Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Mediterranean Meyer Lemon, Olive and Dried Cherry Sauce Dip

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Mediterranean Meyer Lemon, Olive and Dried Cherry Sauce Dip - 4g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber

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Meyer Lemon, Olive and Dried Cherry Sauce Dip

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiment LowCal (Less than 300 cals)
LowerCarbs Vegan

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup Meyer lemon flavored olive oil -- or other lemon olive oil
2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves -- ends removed and sliced into very thin slivers
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons chopped dried cherries
Freshly ground black pepper

Combine all of the ingredients in a small glass bowl and mix to combine. Cover and let rest for at least 4 hours so that the flavors have time to meld. Serve with a spoon or pour into small plates for serving with bread. This can be made up to 1 week ahead and covered in an airtight container and kept at room temperature.

Serves 6.

Per serving: 181 calories; 18 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 90 percent calories from fat); 4 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 26 mg sodium; 0 g protein; 0.3 g fiber.

While butter hasn't exactly been overthrown as the preferred bread accompaniment, more and more people are moving on to olive oil, either for health reasons or because they prefer the fruity flavor.

Even more delicious are the olive oil-based dips that blend different flavors together. These sauces become the center of the table and are a wonderful beginning to any Mediterranean-inspired repast. A glass of chilled Rose or Chardonnay would be a refreshing pairing.

In the summer heat, you'll appreciate how easy these sauces are to prepare -- no cooking is required. Serve them in small glass bowls with a spoon and let people help themselves.

Make sure to have a basket of assorted breads such as walnut, sourdough and focaccia with bread plates.

These versatile sauces are also a wonderful glaze on grilled chicken, fish or vegetables. They can also be used as a simple sauce for pasta and a quick dressing to drizzle on your favorite greens.

Look for Meyer lemon-flavored olive oil. It offers a slightly sweet yet tart flavor to the oil. If you can't find it, add a bit of lemon juice and zest to the oil and go from there. Make sure to select a good quality, robust extra virgin olive oil.

Cuisine:
"Mediterranean"
Source:
"DIANE ROSSEN WORTHINGTON, Detroit News"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"Dec 2010"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 185 Calories; 19g Fat (92.2% calories from fat); trace Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 79mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 4 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 986 2140 0 0 926531 900996 0