SIDES

You could go to the best restaurant on the planet and order the most delicious entree of all time, but if it arrives on your table sitting there all alone on the plate, you’re going feel at least a little ripped off aren’t you? Entrees may be the main event, but they need sides. Sides can also be standalone and served in all kinds of situations. They may be the unsung hero of the dining world, but they’re also its workhorses. You can work magic with sides and we want to help you.

Chorizo Empanadas with Chipotle Crema

Ingredients: Empanadas 1/2 lb chorizo 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, and diced 1/2 small yellow onion, diced 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 tsp ground cumin 12 empanada dough discs 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper Chipotle Olive Oil Crema 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tbsp…
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Ingredients: Salad: 1 lb Brussels sprouts 1 large crisp apple, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese Dressing: 3 tbsp Olive Us extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp Olive Us Maple Balsamic 1 tbsp Olive Us Oregano White Balsamic 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp fresh…
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Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Ingredients: 4 large poblano peppers 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen 1/3 cup diced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons Olive Us Persian Lime Olive Oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt…
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Hot Honey Pulled Pork Sliders

Ingredients: 3lb boneless pork shoulder 2 tbsp Olive Us Garlic Infused Olive Oil 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp black pepper 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 1 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup Olive Us Hot Honey Vinegar 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp…
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Blueberry, Brie, & Prosciutto Flatbread

Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries, fresh or thawed from frozen 1/4 cup Olive Us Wild Blueberry Dark Balsamic zest of 1 lemon 2 ready to bake naan or flatbread 1 tbsp Olive Us Lemon Fused Olive Oil salt & pepper 8 oz wheel of brie, sliced very thin 2 oz of prosciutto Arugula & basil for garnish Instructions: Combine…
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Olive Us Papaya Salad

Thanks to our wonderful friend, Carmen, for letting Olive Us play with her delightful Papaya Salad recipe! Salad Ingredients: 1 head of Romaine lettuce or spinach 1 ripe papaya (yellow when it’s ripe) 1 large ripe avocado; peeled and sliced or cubed 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Papaya Seed Dressing Ingredients: 1/4 cup Olive…
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Coconut Pumpkin Curry Soup

2 tbs Olive Us Cilantro & Roasted Onion Olive Oil 1 small white onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger, minced 1 tbs mild curry powder 1/2 tsp garam masala – can be made by combining equal parts cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, and clove 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock 1 can…
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Creamy Braised Cabbage

Mains, Recipes, Sides
Ingredients: Best pan: Oven-safe skillet or shallow Dutch oven 1 large green cabbage 4 tbsp Olive Us mild extra virgin olive oil (i.e. – Arbequina) 1 medium white onion, diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 8 oz mascarpone 1 cup vegetable stock Olive Us Hot…
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Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi

Mains, Recipes, Sides
Ingredients: 2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes 1 – 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (start with 1 cup) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup Olive Us Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil 1 large shallot, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup white wine OR vegetable broth 2 Tbsp butter or additional extra virgin olive…
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Olive Oil Roasted Lemon Garlic Potatoes

These Greek style lemon roasted potatoes are a perfect side dish with our Chicken Souvlaki skewers! 2 pounds waxy skin potatoes cut in half (or quarters if large) Marinade: 1/2 cup Olive Us Lemon Fused Olive Oil 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons Olive Us Oregano White Balsamic 1/2 cup chicken stock or water…
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