~ SKINNY SAUTEED ASPARAGUS ~

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This is a recipe I came up with for my weight watchers diet. I love asparagus and I happened to have some white on hand. I find it to not be as flavorful as the green version, so I spiced it up a bit and added great flavor with the garlic and red onion, topping off with a good balsamic vinegar. Asparagus has no points, so the only points I added was the oil. I made a meal out of this. Yum!

Provided by Cassie * @1lovetocook1x

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon(s) chicken bouillon powder
2 cup(s) water
1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
2 - - 3 grinds fresh black pepper
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 bunch(es) white or green asparagus
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 clove(s) garlic, minced or could use garlic paste in tube ( chunky would be best )
1 teaspoon(s) parsley paste
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes - optional and to taste
1 tablespoon(s) red onion, chopped small
drizzle - of a good balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Trim tough bottoms of asparagus ( About 2 inches ) maybe more depending how big your asparagus is. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, salt, garlic powder and bullion to a boil.
  • Once boiling add the asparagus and spread out evenly so it cooks evenly. Lower heat to simmer and simmer for 4 -5 minutes or until crisp tender. Immediately rinse with cold water or add to ice bath, to stop cooking process. Drain well.
  • In same skillet, over medium heat add oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, red onion and parsley. Swirl around and cook a few seconds.
  • Add asparagus and saute until starting to brown some and vegetables are tender. Tossing to coat with onion/ garlic mixture. I also re seasoned with some salt & pepper.
  • Plate, salt and pepper and drizzle with balsamic if desire. Enjoy!

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