SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH OLIVES AND BASIL

Sauteed Asparagus with Olives and Basil image

Full-flavored savory garlic and olives and aromatic basil brighten the crisp asparagus. Cutting the asparagus into short pieces allows them to cook quickly.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 pounds medium asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces at an angle
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, slivered
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the asparagus, 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper and cook, stirring, until the asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the olives, basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calorie, Fat 8.5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 201 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 4 grams