Greek Olive and Asparagus Saute

Submitted by Charmie777

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

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 453.59 g thin asparagus
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 20 kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 29.58 ml olive oil
• 2.46 ml salt
• 1.23 ml fresh ground pepper
• 118.29 ml 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

[Miss Fannie]

The only problem with this recipe is that I should have doubled it! It was delicious, pretty, and healthy. My dinner guests ate every single spear and olive.

 

[Rita1652]

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.

 

[JCC4329]

OMG! This is so fast and so easy. I usually roast my Asparagus but when I have Greek olives in stock will definitely use this recipe. Thanks so much.