ASPARAGUS WITH ANCHOVIES AND GARLIC

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This one comes from Eating Well Magazine. Don't let the anchovies put you off. They add a nutty, salty flavor and along with the garlic and crushed red pepper, this dish is delicious.

Provided by TXOLDHAM

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons anchovy paste or 1 anchovy fillet, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and anchovy paste (or anchovy fillet) stirring constantly until garlic is fragrant and anchovy melts.
  • Add asparagus and water and cook stirring occasionally until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 181.2, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 7.2

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