Greek Olive and Asparagus Saute

Charmie777's Note:

Great combination of asparagus and olives!!! For a change of pace, you can use carrots, eggplant or even zucchini instead of the asparagus.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb thin asparagus
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 20 kalamata olives , pitted and halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• ½ cup water

Directions:

1. Trim tough stems from asparagus.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic and olives in oil about 5 minutes.
3. Add asparagus, salt, pepper and the water.
4. Cover and cook over medium heat until asparagus is tender (3 to 5 minutes).

Reviews

[Rita~]

I place the asparagus, garlic, oil and pepper in heavy duty foil and grilled 15 minutes to perfection. I left the olives whole. Made for ZWT 6 Thanks.

[Sarah in New York]

Very good. Not amazing, but they were what I expected. Very fresh tasting because the flavors of the olives didn't do too much. Made for ZWT6

[Dr. Jenny]

We enjoyed this fast and easy asparagus recipe. Liked the addition of the kalamata olives, which were very nice. I might try Engrossed suggestion and next time omit the water and stir fry it. We served this as a side to our red snapper. Made for Family Picks ZWT4.