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Saut?ed Asparagus

A quick and easy recipe for saut?ed asparagus that is vibrant, flavorful, and perfect as a side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Asparagus
  • 1 bunch Fresh asparagus spears Choose firm, bright green stalks.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for extra flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly cracked for best flavor.
For the Optional Garnish
  • 2 pieces Lemon wedges For squeezing fresh juice.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, to sprinkle before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Choose fresh asparagus with firm stems and closed tips.
  2. Trim the woody ends of the asparagus, about 1-2 inches.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter.
Cooking
  1. Place the trimmed asparagus in the hot pan in a single layer.
  2. Saut? for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until bright green and tender-crisp.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice just before finishing.
  4. Optional: Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Exact quantities can be adjusted based on preference.

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