ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND ONIONS

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Asparagus and onions are steamed until tender, then quickly browned in butter with garlic.

Provided by ChocolatePrawns.com

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup water
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ cup diced white onion
3 tablespoons butter
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Pour water into a skillet. Place asparagus and onion in the skillet. Bring water to a boil over medium heat. Cover skillet and steam asparagus and onion 2 to 5 minutes, just until slightly tender. Add a few tablespoons of extra water, if needed, to maintain steam.
  • When water has steamed off, immediately place butter in skillet. Continue cooking until onions and asparagus are lightly browned. Mix in garlic, and continue cooking about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 128 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

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