Sides

Pesto Cavatappi Pasta with Basil Pesto

Simple and delicious meal for a summer gathering or a weeknight— make sure there are leftovers because this is a great lunch the next day! ½ lb Pesto Cavatappi pasta (or another short cut pasta—find it at Olive Us!) 1/2C pesto (find our recipe here, find two kinds in-store at Olive Us, or our online…

Herbed and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Such a homerun starter, as a side, or on top of pasta! You may even gobble these up before they make it to the table… 2 lbs brussels sprouts ⅓ C Olive Us Tuscan Herb Olive Oil (or Leek, Garlic, Single Varietal EVOO, or Basil Olive Oil), plus 1-2 Tbsp for roasting 3 Tbsp Olive…

Whole Roasted Holiday Cauliflower (Vegan Cauliflower “Turkey”)

The perfect addition to your vegan holiday table or any time you need a comforting weeknight veggie fix! Make sure to make the gravy so you have lots to go around on side dishes like mashed potatoes! The cauliflower can also be prepared several hours in advance and left in the fridge and then baked…

Mushroom Gravy (Vegan)

The perfect addition to your holiday table or any time you need a flavourful sauce for topping potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a whole roasted cauliflower! Enjoy! 4 Tbsp Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil  (or Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil) 1 shallot, minced 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced or minced 1 tsp Garlic Scape Salt…

Thai Curry Coconut Mussels

Such a phenomenally flavourful and easy meal to make! Perfect served with garlic bread to soak up all the sauce. A must try! 2 lbs fresh mussels 1 can full-fat coconut milk ½ C White wine 4 Tbsp Olive Us Single Varietal EVOO (or Garlic, Tuscan Herb, or Basil Olive Oil) 2 Tbsp garlic, chopped…

Goat Cheese and Balsamic Stuffed Peppers

This delicious side dish is made in less than 15 minutes and goes with a huge variety of meals, not to mention on top of a crispy piece of baguette. Not a fan of goat cheese? No problem, this can be made with many other cheeses including vegan cheeze! Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! 3…

Blood Orange and Burrata Orzo Salad

A balance between the creamy burrata and the sweet, juicy blood oranges! Blood oranges are typically only available in late winter/early spring, but works just as well with navel oranges as a summer pasta salad to share with the whole family! 1lb Lemon Garlic Orzo (or another orzo from Olive Us such as Supreme Blend,…

Crispy Fried Feta

The perfect, just-salty-enough addition to pasta, wraps, avo toast, and salads or served with tomatoes as an appetizer! 2 Tbsp Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil (or Lemon, Persian Lime, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan Herb olive oil) 1 (200g) container feta, patted dry and sliced 1cm thick 3 Tbsp cornstarch pepper to taste Dried chili…

Blackberry Ginger Stir-fry with Crispy Feta and Lemon Orzo

Perfect spring or fall dish that delivers on flavour and is packed with veggies! The crispy feta is a perfect way to top it all off! Enjoy! Pasta 1lb Lemon Garlic Orzo (or another orzo from Olive Us such as Supreme Blend, Autumn Harvest, or Spring Medley) Stir-fry 4 Tbsp Olive Us Persian Lime Olive…

Asian-Inspired Marinated Tofu

Enjoy this delicious crispy, marinated tofu on a Buddha bowl, over rice, in a stir-fry, on ramen, or on a salad! Go ahead… play with your food! 1 block extra firm tofu, cubed and dried off* 1 Tbsp Olive Us Dark Toasted Sesame Oil 2 Tbsp Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil (or Cilantro Roasted Onion,…