Creamed Asparagus
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Creamed Asparagus
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This delicious asparagus recipe features tender-crisp asparagus in a parmesan cream sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook asparagus in olive oil over medium-high heat in a 10-inch skillet for 4 minutes (6 minutes if your asparagus is very thick).
- Add garlic and cook just until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and simmer on medium-low until asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and red chili flakes. Taste and season with salt* and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- *Season with salt to taste after cooking, as the parmesan cheese is salty.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
100
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
41mg
(2%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1129IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1129IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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