Easy sauteed asparagus
Pan-frying asparagus is one of the simplest and most delicious ways to prepare it.
Here are the basic steps to make sautéed asparagus
4 serving
Calories: 63kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation of the asparagus: Wash the asparagus under cold water to remove any dirt or residue.
- Gently pat the asparagus dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel.
- Cut or break off the asparagus's hard ends (usually the stalk's whiter parts).
- You can bend the asparagus near the end and allow it to break naturally, or cut it with a knife if you prefer a uniform length.
- Sauté the asparagus: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Put the asparagus in and mix well to ensure they are well coated with the olive oil (and garlic, if used).
- Cooking: Cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, for about 5-10 minutes or until tender but still crisp.
- The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your asparagus.
- Season: Once cooked, season the asparagus with salt and pepper to taste.
- If you want, you can add a little lemon juice for a touch of freshness.
- Serve: Serve the asparagus hot, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg