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

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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