Sun-Dried Tomato Compote (Kopie)

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Contributed by Gordon Hamersley

SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 1 1/2 CUPS

Goes well with chicken, any meaty or firm white-fleshed fish and scallops.

3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
2/3 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves (about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup pitted halved Calamata olives
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh mint

In a small saucepan, cook the garlic in the oil over low heat until fragrant and just golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, garlic and the cooking oil. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the mint and serve at room temperature.

Make Ahead The compote can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.

From Grilling
Published June 1996

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