Garlic-Butter Sautéed Asparagus Is Ready in Just 15 Minutes

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 medium bunch asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons water

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic; cook, stirring often, until light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to a small bowl, leaving the oil in the skillet.

Add trimmed asparagus to the skillet with the oil; toss to coat. Add 2 tablespoons water and ½ teaspoon salt; cover and cook over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter; stir and toss until the butter is melted and coats the asparagus, about 1 minute.

Top with 1 tablespoon basil and the reserved fried garlic. Recipe developed by Jasmine Smith

Nutrition

• Calories: 143 kcal
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Sodium: 287 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 3 g