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Easy Sauteed Asparagus (w/ Garlic)

This recipe will teach you to make sauteed asparagus in under 15 minutes!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy side dishes, quick vegetables
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 52kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • saute pan
  • tongs

Ingredients

  • 14 oz asparagus ¼-inch thick pieces, about 1 bunch
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or other neutral oil
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • pinch paprika optional
  • tsp kosher salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • red pepper flakes optional
  • parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  • Clean the asparagus under cold running water.
  • You want to remove the woody parts of the bottom stems. Test the optimum portion by using your fingers to see where the asparagus bends and snaps off. Use a knife to cut about one to two inches off the bottom of the stem. Option, you can also cut the asparagus into two-inch pieces for easier eating.
    trimming asparagus stems
  • Preheat the pan over medium heat.
  • Add the olive oil and add the asparagus in an even, single layer.
  • Asparagus stalks: Cook for three to five minutes or until the asparagus is al dente but tender. Avoid waiting for the stems to get wrinkly because this means they will have a chewier consistency. You should be able to pierce the asparagus with a fork with a little tension. If your asparagus is thicker than ¼ inch thick, continue to cook for one to two minutes and test the texture.
    adding asparagus to pan
  • Two-inch pieces: Saute for three to four minutes until the asparagus is al dente but still tender. Test by piercing the asparagus with a fork.
    piercing asparagus with fork
  • Add the seasoning, mix until combined, and cook for an additional minute.
    seasoning asparagus in pan
  • Serve immediately.
    plates of sauteed asparagus

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg