Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 2/3 cups chopped pitted green olives
  • 1/3 cup pitted picholine olives (about 15 olives)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 8 minutes or until soft, stirring frequently. Stir in thyme and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in wine and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook 8 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the onion mixture in a food processor. Add the olives and the black pepper, and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of bowl.