Mediterranean Bread Dipping Oil
Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients
2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup finely diced sundried tomatoes
– not in oil, ideally vacuum sealed and soft
¼ cup drained and finely chopped artichoke hearts (in brine)
2 tablespoons drained and finely chopped roasted bell peppers
2 tablespoons drained and finely chopped pickled banana peppers
¼ cup drained and finely chopped Castelvetrano olives
2 tablespoons drained and finely chopped capers
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
1½ teaspoons sumac
1½ teaspoons chili flakes
1 cup Spotlight™ Oil
Loaf of Italian or French bread for dipping
Preparation
Put all of the ingredients except the Spotlight™ Oil into an oven-safe dish that is good for serving. Heat the Spotlight™ Oil in a saucepan over high heat until almost smoking – around 485° F. Pour the Spotlight™ Oil over the aromatics, be careful it will steam and sputter. Stir the mixture to blend. Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.