- 1 pound pitted brine-cured green olives, left whole or coarsely chopped
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 1/4-inch-thick lemon slices
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Bring medium pot of water to boil. Add olives and bring to boil. Drain olives.
- Combine tomatoes, oil, garlic and tomato paste in heavy small saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes. Add water, lemon, paprika, cayenne and olives. Boil until liquid is reduced to sauce consistency, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool. Chill until cold. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)