Olio Verde

Olio Verde is a simple Italian appetizer that you can prepare in 5 minutes. Serve it with pieces of warm Italian or French bread.

Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic, diced
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tspn red pepper flakes
4 sprigs of parsley, finely chopped
3 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
3 tspn sugar
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 loaf of Italian or French bread

Preparation:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and heat it in the oil for about 5 minutes.
3. Add parsley, basil and red pepper flakes and stir.
4. Reduce heat to low.
5. Add balsamic vinegar and stir.
6. Add sugar and stir the mixture until all of the sugar is dissolved.
7. Serve with warm, sliced Italian or French bread.

Italy