Description
Sautéed Asparagus is a quick and healthy side dish made with fresh asparagus spears cooked in olive oil and garlic until tender-crisp and flavorful.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon juice or zest for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the asparagus and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and optionally drizzle with fresh lemon juice or sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Thin asparagus will cook faster than thick spears; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Lemon adds a nice brightness that complements the asparagus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg