Best Skinny Sauteed Asparagus Recipes

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EASY SAUTéED ASPARAGUS



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With fresh lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean favorites like feta and roasted red peppers, this Sautéed Asparagus is an easy side dish that complements almost any dinner. Serve with your favorite fish, lamb or chicken for a quick and healthy meal any night.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Extra virgin olive oil
1 pound asparagus, (trimmed, and cut into 3-inch pieces)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 shallot, (chopped)
1 lemon, (zested and juiced)
1 teaspoon chile pepper flakes,
1 teaspoon za'atar
1/3 cup roasted red peppers (from a jar, drained, and chopped)
1/3 cup feta cheese, (more to your liking)

Steps:

  • Heat up ¼ cup olive oil over medium-high heat until just shimmering.
  • Add the asparagus and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Cook for a couple minutes, tossing regularly, then add the shallots and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and lightly browned.
  • Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice, zest, spices, roasted peppers and feta cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.7 kcal, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, Fat 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Sodium 283.5 mg, Fiber 3.7 g, Sugar 3.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH OLIVES AND BASIL



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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

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

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small shallot, sliced
1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus and season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still bright green, about 4 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and garnish with lemon zest.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Snap off the woody ends of 2 bunches medium asparagus; discard. Slice the spears diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the asparagus and cook until tender but still bright green, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and toss with the juice of 1 lemon. Top with 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, and lemon zest to taste.

~ SKINNY SAUTEED ASPARAGUS ~



~ Skinny Sauteed Asparagus ~ image

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!

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus is a great vegetable when it's fresh and cooked right. My family and friends always love this.

Provided by Spike.STL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup water
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat and heat. Once oil is hot add asparagus spears; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and cover to steam asparagus and keep it from drying out. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 75.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

REALLY TASTY SAUTEED FRESH ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus is the most under-used side dish veggie on the market, IMHO. These seasonings will bump it up for you significantly -- I get a LOT of compliments on this recipe from friends and family. The truth is, I use exactly these same seasonings on my Ospidillo Cafe Brussells Sprouts. Enjoy!

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 ounces chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 cup Velveeta cheese, melted (optional)
malt vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim the Asparagus: You can do this by grabbing each end and snapping it -- it will break off the tough part. You keep the flower end for cooking and refrigerate/store the larger ends as a great ingredient for vegetable stock on some other occasion. If the asparagus is young enough and pencil-sized, you probably won't need to trim it at all.
  • Clean the asparagus under cool, running water.
  • In a large no-stick skillet, over medium heat, lay in the asparagus, melt the butter, add in the lemon juice, pour in the chicken stock, and pepper lightly with the ground white pepper. The seasoned salt and Mrs. Dash can also be added at this time.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and allow the asparagus to sautee for about 20-25 minutes until tender, moving it around with a fork once in awhile.
  • At the table, some folks like some melted cheese (Velveeta or other good melting cheese) over the asparagus while others enjoy some malt vinegar (or just a little good-quality balsamic vinegar) on it. I like it plain.
  • Serve hot.

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