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

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