Asparagus with Sautéed Veggies
Simple asparagus with sautéed veggies; a trio of bell peppers and sweet corn finished with balsamic vinegar dressing! This side dish will compliment any main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus grilled or roasted, see notes, spears
- 1 cup diced green yellow, red bell peppers (I use all three)
- 1 cup corn cooked
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1-2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil for sautéing and finishing veggies
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare asparagus (see notes) and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and when hot add peppers and sauté for 5-8 minutes. Fold in cooked corn, thyme and balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- To roast asparagus, lightly coat asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10-15 minutes at 400 degrees.
- To grill asparagus, lightly coat asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium-high for 3-4 minutes.
- For frozen asparagus, follow directions recommended on package.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.