This delicious Pintade aux Olives recipe is perfect for toddlers who love to explore new flavors! This French-inspired dish features juicy guinea fowl cooked in a white wine schmaltz gravy, and served with olives for an added zing. Not only is it easy to make and serve, it’s full of healthy ingredients like olive oil, fresh herbs, and plenty of vegetables. With its diverse flavor profile and simple cooking process, this is one toddler recipe that’s sure to put a smile on your kid’s face!

General Information

Author: Susan a stay-at-home mom Servings: 4 Keywords: Pintade aux olives, French, entree Calories: 500 Protein: 35 g Carbs: 7 g Fats: 30 g Preparation time: 20 min Cooking time: 45 min

Ingredients

• 1 whole pintade, cleaned and patted dry (about 1.5 kg)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 black olives, pitted and halved
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).

2. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, black olives, vegetable oil, butter, thyme, and parsley.

3. Rub the mixture all over the pintade, making sure to get it into all the nooks and crannies.

4. Season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.

5. Place the pintade in an oven-safe dish and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature registers 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer.

6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recommended Sides

pair the pintade aux olives with a variety of sides like roasted garlic potatoes, roasted vegetables, noodles, rice, or a simple green salad!

TIP: Make sure everything is cut up into small pieces for the kiddos so they can enjoy their pintade aux olives too! And don’t forget the jokes - laughter always makes the meal more delicious! 😉