Simmered Chili Olives

• 34 cup pitted black olives
• 34 cup pitted green olives
• 2 tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and finely chopped
• 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced (or more if you like!)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

1. *imported olives are nice, but any will do Bring olives to a boil in a saucepan of water.
2. Drain and rinse under cold water; repeat process.
3. Drain again, and set aside.
4. Place remaining ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add olives with 1/4 cup water; simmer over low heat until water is absorbed.
6. Let cool overnight.
7. Serve at room temperature.

black olives, green olives, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, clove garlic, tomato paste, red chili pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simmered-chili-olives-79253 (may not work)