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Sautéed Asparagus with Garlic
A vibrant Mediterranean side dish featuring tender-crisp asparagus spears sautéed with aromatic garlic, accented with a hint of lemon, and garnished with almond slices, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil for a nutritious addition to any meal.
20 min4 servingsmediterraneanside dish
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
ovo-vegetarian
vegan
pescetarian
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories149
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g15%
Saturated Fat 2g8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 470mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g12%
Calcium 52mg4%
Iron 1.1mg6%
Potassium 415mg9%
Vitamin C 0.15mg
Vitamin E 1.6mg10%
Vitamin K 2mcg2%
Magnesium 39mg9%
Zinc 0.89mg8%
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons almonds
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon peppers
- 2 tablespoons basil
Instructions
- 1Wash the asparagus and trim off the tough ends.
- 2Thinly slice the garlic cloves.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5Add the asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 6While the asparagus is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 7Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- 8Season the asparagus with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9Remove the skillet from heat and add the cherry tomatoes and almond slices.
- 10Toss everything gently to combine.
- 11Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.
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