The Smiling Olive Blog — Vegetables
Beet Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese and Toasted Pecans
Balsamic Cheese Gluten-Free Olive Oil Salad Savory Vegetables Vegetarian
Ingredients 1 1/2 Pounds Fresh Beets 8 oz. Cherve (Fresh Goat Cheese) 6 Cups Baby Arugula or Mixed Greens 1 Cup Whole Pecans, Toasted 1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Cranberry-Pear White Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Good Quality Grainy Mustard Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste 1/3 Cup + 2 Tablespoons UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Try Arbequina, Coratina, or Picual) Directions Preheat the oven to 400. Trim the beets and wrap in one foil packet drizzled with a tablespoon of water. Roast for 1 hour or until tender when pierced through with a knife. Once the cooked beets are cool enough...
Eggplant Bruschetta
Appetizer Dairy-Free Olive Oil Savory Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian
Ingredients 1 Eggplant, Peeled, Medium Diced 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More for Seasoning 1 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More for Seasoning 4 Tablespoons of any Olive Oil from The Smiling Olive (Try Arbequina, Coratina or Piqual) 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional) 3 Tablespoons Minced Garlic 1 Onion, Medium Dice 1/2 Cup Pitted and Halved Kalamata Olives 1/4 Cup Drained Capers 3/4 Cup Diced Roasted Red Peppers 2 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Leaves 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Oregano Leaves Pinch Smoky Paprika 1 French Baguette, Sliced on Bias Directions Preheat the oven to 450...
Parmesan-Parsley Fettuccini with Green Beans, Roasted Peppers, and Lemony Ricotta
Cheese Olive Oil Pasta Savory Vegetables Vegetarian
Ingredients 2 Cups Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese 4 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice 4 Tablespoons Lemon EVOO 2 Cups Fresh Green Beans cut into 2 Inch Pieces Sea Salt 1 Teaspoon Pepper 1 Cup Diced Roasted Red/Orange Bell Pepper or Jarred Red Pepper 1 Package of Pasta Mama’s Parmesan-Parsley Fettuccini Shredded Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (optional) Directions Mix both cheeses together and then mix in the lemon juice. Beat with a fork until the mixture is smooth. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in green beans, season with salt, and cook...
Herb and Mushroom Pizza
Cheese Mushrooms Olive Oil Pizza Savory Vegetables Vegetarian
Ingredients Flat Bread Dough 2 1/2 Cups of AP Unbleached Flour 1 Cup Warm Water 2 Tablespoons Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil 2 Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar Mushroom Topping 1 Large Shallot, Thinly Sliced 2 Tablespoons Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil 2 Cups Fresh Sliced Mushrooms such as Cremini, Shitake, Oyster, Porcnini, Chanterelle, etc. Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper to Taste Directions To make the flat bread dough, mix together the olive oil, warm water, yeast, and sugar. Allow to sit for five minutes to bloom. Blend the salt...
Southwestern Black Bean Salad
Balsamic Dairy-Free Olive Oil Salad Savory Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian
Ingredients 15-Ounce Can Black Beans (Rinsed and Drained Well) 15-Ounce Can Golden Corn (Rinsed and Drained Well) 1 Cup Cooked Pasta Rings 1 Avocado (Diced) 1 Cup Yellow, Green, Orange Bell Pepper (Diced) 1 Cup Fresh Tomatoes 1/2 Cup Red Onion (Chopped) 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped) ½ Teaspoon of Cumin 1 Garlic Clove (Crushed) Salt to Taste ¼ Cup Chipotle Infused Olive Oil Directions Cook pasta rings according to package directions until al dente. To create a dressing, add chipotle olive oil with salt, crushed garlic, and cumin. Set aside. Drain pasta and rinse briefly under cold water. Drain...