Sautéed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
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Sautéed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
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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
- 6-8 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 dry pint cherry tomato
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup parmesan freshly grated
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!
Notes
- Source: The Food Charlatan
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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