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Sauteed Asparagus and Mushrooms Recipe
This Sauteed Asparagus and Mushrooms recipe is an easy vegan side dish that you can serve along with any of your favorite main dishes. Made with 6 ingredients and ready in 10 minutes, it is the perfect vegetable side when you are short on time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 60 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil olive oil or avocado oil would work
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bunches asparagus woody ends removed, cut into smaller pieces
- 8 oz. button or cremini mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt more or less to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Saute garlic: Heat oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add in garlic and saute for a minute.
- Saute vegetables: Add asparagus and mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms release their juices and asparagus is tender for about 5-7 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve while still warm.
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Notes
- While it is optional, you can finish it off with a squeeze of lemon juice for a Mediterranean flair or a splash of soy sauce (with a sprinkle of sesame seeds) for an Asian flair.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an
- The finishing touch: While it is optional, you can finish it off with a squeeze of lemon juice for a Mediterranean flair or a splash of soy sauce (with a sprinkle of sesame seeds) for an Asian flair.
- Mushrooms: I used widely available white button mushrooms, but any mushroom would work here. Feel free to try shiitake, portobello or even oyster mushrooms for an even more umami flavor.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
60kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
643mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1702IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 643mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1702IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.