I’m struggling with family meal ideas that delight my munchkins and nourish their bodies. When did my kids get so picky?! Ideally, one dish would accomplish both goals… and I think this simple side dish of Pan Roasted Asparagus and Olives with Feta might do the trick.
My kids love olives, so when Walmart asked me to check out a new line of conveniently packaged snack food, I agreed to partner with them. Turns out, not only are Pearls Olives To Go a simple and healthy snack for my kids, they’ve become a staple for my pantry!
Roasted Asparagus and Olives Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup serving Kalamata Pitted Greek Olives
1 cup serving Black Pitted California Olives
1 bunch thick asparagus spears
salt and black pepper, to taste
Feta cheese, generous handful
This simple side dish takes minutes to prepare. No need to blanch or boil the asparagus before hand, either. Simply add oil to a pan with the garlic and asparagus. After a minute or so, cover with a lid and let cook until the asparagus is bright green and tender, but still a bit crispy. Remove lid and add olives. Cook for a few minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, using tongs to brown the spears on all sides.
Remove asparagus and olives to a serving dish and top with feta cheese.
Pearls Olives To Go! As A Pantry Item
Pearls Olives To Go! is brought to us by the Musco Family Olive Co. in 2013, when they became an instant hit with busy moms like us. The single serving cups are similar to fruit cups, but without the messy liquid. All Pearls Olives To Go! flavors are gluten, dairy and sugar free. They’re also free of GMOs, which is great to know and a requirement for many moms.
Pearls Olives To Go! only lacks the mess of cans and juice! They’re perfect for keeping in the diaper bag or pantry, or to toss in a school lunch.
With 4 flavors available at select Walmart stores (the Black Ripe Pitted Olives are available everywhere!), your kids can have their favorite snack anywhere or in any dish.
Cubans use lots of olives in our cooking – most notably in the traditional Cuban Picadillo recipe – and ever since our Greek honeymoon, I’ve loved to use them in our cooking.
Pearls Olives To Go! make a great product for any use… which is definitely a win for this busy mom.
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