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Pan Fried Asparagus

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Fresh asparagus spears sauteed with olive oil, butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. Light, fresh, and easy. Ready to serve in just 10-minutes. via @thiswifecooks

Pan Fried Asparagus ~

Fresh asparagus spears sauteed with olive oil, butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. A light, fresh, and easy 10-minute vegetable side dish that pairs well with a variety of cuisines.

Fresh asparagus spears sauteed with olive oil, butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. Light, fresh, and easy. Ready to serve in just 10-minutes.

How to choose the best asparagus:

You want bright green asparagus with firm stalks that stand on their own with no wilting.

Look for medium-size asparagus with tightly closed tips and stalks that are no larger 1/2-inch in diameter.

How do you trim asparagus?

Trimming asparagus is the process or removing the tough, woody ends and slimming down the stalks, if needed.

An easy way to tell where to cut the asparagus is to look for the point where the coloring of the stalk begins to fade towards white.

It’s not an exact science. I usually keep the stalks bundled or line them up on a cutting board and give them one good whack altogether.

Fresh asparagus spears sauteed with olive oil, butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. Light, fresh, and easy. Ready to serve in just 10-minutes.

How do you know when asparagus is cooked?

It will be crisp-tender and bright green in color.

Once the color intensifies, grab a stalk out of the pan and take a bite. You’ll know when it’s to your liking.

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Fresh asparagus spears sauteed with olive oil, butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. Light, fresh, and easy. Ready to serve in just 10-minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

How to cook asparagus in a pan:

Heat the oil and butter. Add the olive oil and butter to a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted, add the asparagus.

Saute the asparagus. Cook for 3-5 minutes (exact time will vary depending on the thickness of your stalks), turning frequently until crisp-tender.

Add the garlic. Turn the heat down to low. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.

Season and serve. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Fresh asparagus spears sauteed with olive oil, butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. Light, fresh, and easy. Ready to serve in just 10-minutes.

What to serve with asparagus?

Pan-fried asparagus is so versatile and I especially love it with brunch foods like Tofu Benedict Florentine or Vegan Crab Melts.

Enjoy!

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Fresh asparagus spears sauteed with olive oil, butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. Light, fresh, and easy. Ready to serve in just 10-minutes.
Fresh asparagus spears sauteed with olive oil, butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. Light, fresh, and easy. Ready to serve in just 10-minutes.

Pan Fried Asparagus

Tender spears sauteed with olive oil, butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. Light, fresh, and easy in just 10-minutes.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, side dish, vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil and butter to a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted, add the asparagus.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes (exact time will vary depending on the thickness of your stalks), turning frequently until crisp-tender.
  • Turn the heat down to low. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 991IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Anthony Pandolfino

    May 31, 2022 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for the very nice recipes.Keep the good work up.

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