Best Easy Asparagus Side Dish Recipes

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ASPARAGUS SIDE DISH



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This a deliciously easy way to prepare asparagus. Sometimes I add julienned carrots and steam them together. It all looks very pretty with the colors.

Provided by CariCooks

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
⅔ cup water
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Combine the asparagus and water in a 10 inch skillet and place over medium heat; cover. Allow the asparagus to steam until tender, about 10 minutes; drain. Reduce heat to low and return the skillet to the heat. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add the grape tomatoes to the skillet and replace the lid. Allow to sit covered until the cheese melts and the tomatoes are slightly steamed, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 160.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

EASY ASPARAGUS SIDE DISH



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This dish is SO easy and fast, but it looks amazingly elegant and impressive on the plate alongside a variety of main dishes. Try it!

Provided by Grace32

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bunch fresh asparagus
1 -2 clove garlic
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cut bottoms off asparagus, then cut remainder of stalks into 2-inch pieces.
  • Melt butter in pan over medium heat- do not burn.
  • Add garlic for about 30 seconds, then add asparagus.
  • Stir fry until asparagus is tender.

EASY ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus cooked right in the frying pan, drizzled with an onion-wine glaze and parmesan cheese.

Provided by Beckerkorn

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup sliced purple onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
lemon pepper to taste
10 spears fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon crushed whole wheat crackers

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in onion and garlic, and season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper. Cook and stir until tender. Place asparagus in the skillet, and cook 8 minutes, turning occasionally to coat with seasonings. Sprinkle wine into the skillet, and scrape up any browned bits.
  • Transfer asparagus to a shallow dish. Drizzle with remaining mixture in skillet, and dust evenly with Parmesan cheese and crushed whole wheat crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 177.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

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