Sautéed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Sautéed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 6-8 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound asparagus; 1 dry pint cherry tomatoes; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons cream; 1/4 to 1/3 cup parmesan

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
131 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Sautéed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Whitney Jenkins

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This simple sautéed asparagus is paired beautifully with bright cherry tomatoes. A splash of cream and Parmesan rounds everything out. If you don't know how to sauté asparagus, it's easy! It's great year-round as a summer side dish or a perfect compliment for a holiday meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

6-8 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound asparagus
1 dry pint cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cream
1/4 to 1/3 cup parmesan freshly grated

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Instructions

Wash the asparagus and snap off the woody ends.
In a large pot, bring 6-8 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add half a teaspoon of salt. When the water is boiling, add the asparagus and set a timer for one minute (don't turn down the heat). Just one minute, don't overdo it! You can do this in 2 batches if your pot is small.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the asparagus to a colander or bowl. Immediately run the asparagus under cold water for at least 10-15 seconds. (Or you could do an ice bath) You just need to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Cut half of the cherry tomatoes in half.
In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic when it is hot. Saute for 1 minute, then add all the cherry tomatoes, both the whole ones and the cut ones.
Cook the tomatoes for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some of the whole ones have burst. Turn the heat up to medium high. Add the blanched asparagus and continue to cook for another 5-8 minutes, or until the asparagus is as crisp-tender as you like it. (Taste it!)
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of cream and some grated parmesan. Eat hot!

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Potassium 248mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1105IU (22%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 121mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cup
Calories	131kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	22mg	7%
Potassium	248mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	1105IU	22%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	121mg	12%
Iron	3mg	17%